Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”
Matthew 19:17 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Jesus said to him, “Why do yoʋ call me good? No one is good except God alone. But if yoʋ wish to enter life, keep the commandments.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And He said to him, Why do you ask Me about the perfectly and essentially good? There is only One Who is good [perfectly and essentially]–God. If you would enter into the Life, you must continually keep the commandments. American Standard Version (1901) And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments. Common English Bible Jesus said, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There’s only one who is good. If you want to enter eternal life, keep the commandments.” Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to him: "Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who said to him: Why asketh thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. |
Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.