Mark 10:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus replied, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good.

Cross References

Psalm 119:68

You are kindhearted, and you do good things, so teach me your laws.

Psalm 145:9

You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation.

Psalm 86:5

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

Matthew 19:17

Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. If you want to have eternal life, you must obey his commandments.”

Mark 10:17

As Jesus was walking down a road, a man ran up to him. He knelt down, and asked, “Good teacher, what can I do to have eternal life?”

Mark 10:19

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

Luke 18:19

Jesus said, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good.

Romans 3:12

They have all turned away and are worthless. There isn't one person who does right.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

1 John 4:16

and are sure that God loves us. God is love. If we keep on loving others, we will stay united in our hearts with God, and he will stay united with us.

1 John 4:8

God is love, and anyone who doesn't love others has never known him.

1 Samuel 2:2

No other god is like you. We're safer with you than on a high mountain.