Luke 18:19 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁹ Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me ‘good’? No one is good except God only.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me [essentially and perfectly morally] good? No one is [essentially and perfectly morally] good–except God only.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, even God.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Jesus replied, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except the one God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ Then Jesus said to him: "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

Luke 18:19 Cross References

James 1:17

Every good [thing that is given] and every perfect gift [received] is from above, coming down from the Father of [heavenly] lights, with whom there can be no change or shifting shadow [i.e., God always remains the same].

Hebrews 7:26

For Jesus was a very suitable head priest for us [i.e., He meets our needs very well], because He was holy, innocent, without [moral] corruption, separated from sinners and [exalted] above the heavens.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].

Luke 11:13

If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?”

Luke 1:35

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Highest [i.e., God] will overshadow you. Therefore, the child you carry will be called the holy Son of God.

Luke 18:18

Then a certain ruler [Note: This man was young and rich. See Matt. 19:16-22] asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what should I do in order to inherit never ending life?”

Luke 18:20

You know the commandments: Do not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not give false testimony. Show honor to your father and mother.”