Mark 10:18

New Living Translation

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.

Cross References

Psalm 119:68

You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.

Psalm 86:5

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

Matthew 19:17

“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”

Mark 10:17

As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Mark 10:19

But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.’”

Luke 18:19

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good.

Romans 3:12

All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.”

James 1:17

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

1 John 4:16

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

1 John 4:8

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

1 Samuel 2:2

No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.