Mark 10:20

The Passion Translation

The man said to Jesus, “Teacher, I have carefully obeyed these laws since my youth.”

Cross References

Isaiah 58:2

Yes, daily they seem to seek me, pretending that they delight to know my ways, as though they were a nation that does what is right and had not rejected the law of their God. They ask me to show them the right way, acting as though they are eager to be close to me.

Ezekiel 5:14

“Moreover, I will reduce you to a heap of ruins, an object of scorn to the surrounding nations, in the eyes of all who pass by.

Matthew 19:20

“But I’ve always obeyed every one of them without fail,” the young man replied. “What else do I lack?”

Mark 10:21

Jesus fixed his gaze upon the man, with tender love, and said to him, “Yet there is still one thing in you lacking. Go, sell all that you have and give the money to the poor. Then all of your treasure will be in heaven. After you’ve done this, come back and walk with me.”

Luke 10:29

Wanting to justify himself, he questioned Jesus further, saying, “What do you mean by ‘my neighbor’?”

Romans 7:9

I once lived without a clear understanding of the law, but when I heard God’s commandments, sin sprang to life and brought with it a death sentence. The commandment that was intended to bring life brought me death instead.

Philippians 3:6

And concerning the righteousness of the Torah, no one surpassed me; I was without a peer. Furthermore, as a fiery defender of the truth, I persecuted the messianic believers with religious zeal.

2 Timothy 3:5

They may pretend to have a respect for God, but in reality they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these!