19:16 |
And behold, someone approached and said to him, “Good Teacher, what good should I do, so that I may have eternal life?” |
19:17 |
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.” |
19:18 |
He said to him, “Which?” And Jesus said: “You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. |
19:19 |
Honor your father and your mother. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” |
19:20 |
The young man said to him: “All these I have kept from my childhood. What is still lacking for me?” |
19:21 |
Jesus said to him: “If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.” |
19:22 |
And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. |
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