Luke 10:28 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁸ Then Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly; [if] you do this, you will live” [i.e., forever. See verse 25].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁸ And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁸ And Jesus said to him, You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live [enjoy active, blessed, endless life in the kingdom of God].

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁸ And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Common English Bible

²⁸ Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly. Do this and you will live.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁸ And he said to him: "You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live."

Luke 10:28 Cross References

Matthew 19:17

Jesus answered him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is [only] One who is good [i.e., God]. But if you want to enter [never ending] life, [then] obey His commandments.”

Galatians 3:12

Now the Law of Moses is not based on one’s faith, for [Lev. 18:5 says], “The person who obeys the requirements of the Law of Moses will obtain life by doing so.”

Romans 10:4

So, Christ has brought an end to the law [as a means] of being made right with God for every person who believes [in Him].

Romans 3:19

Now we [all] know that everything the law says applies to those who are under [obligation to obey] that law, [Note: Here “the law” appears to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures generally, since Psalms and Isaiah are quoted. See verses 10-18]. This is so that the mouth of every objector may be stopped [i.e., from making excuses for his sin], and thereby bring the entire world under God’s judgment [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles].

Luke 7:43

Simon answered, “The one who had the largest debt canceled, I suppose.” Jesus said to him, “You are right.”

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that this man answered wisely, He said to him, “You are not [very] far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask Him any more questions.

Romans 7:10

and I died [i.e., came under its power]. And [so] the commandment, which was [intended] to bring [spiritual] life, actually brought [spiritual] death.