Luke 18:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

He told Jesus, “I have obeyed all these commandments since I was a young man.”

Cross References

Philippians 3:6

And I was so eager I even made trouble for the church. I did everything the Law demands in order to please God.

Luke 15:7

Jesus said, “In the same way there is more happiness in heaven because of one sinner who turns to God than over 99 good people who don't need to.”

Luke 15:29

But he said to his father, “For years I have worked for you like a slave and have always obeyed you. But you have never even given me a little goat, so that I could give a dinner for my friends.

Luke 18:20

You know the commandments: ‘Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Respect your father and mother.’ ”

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said, “There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”