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NASB | Luke 18:19 And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 18:19 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially and morally] good except God alone. |
Bible Question:
In Luke 18:19 Jesus says, (I am paraphrasing) Why do you call me good, no one is good except God alone. I am a firm believer in Christ, but I have read up on this question but i cannot find an answer. Why would Jesus say this? Is he not putting himself as inferior to God in this instance? |
Bible Answer: Hello John, In reading the text, Jesus appears to be seeking an acknowledgement from the ruler that He is God. Only God can grant eternal life. The Bible Knowledge Commentary offers this insight: "The man had called Jesus Good Teacher. Jesus responded that God alone is good, that is, only God is truly righteous. Apparently the man thought Jesus had gained a measure of status with God by His good works. Jesus was implying that if He were truly good, then it would be because He is God. This, then, is another of Jesus’ claims of deity." I hope this helps, BradK |
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