Matthew 19:16

Updated: June 3, 2025

Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532}, behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, one{G1520} came{G4334}{(G5631)} and said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Good{G18} Master{G1320}, what{G5101} good thing{G18} shall I do{G4160}{(G5661)}, that{G2443} I may have{G2192}{(G5725)} eternal{G166} life{G2222}?

KJV with Strongs

(16) And look, one came to Him and said, "Teacher what good do I do in order to have ageless zoe-life."

The F.O.G

Just then, a young man of privilege approached Him: "Teacher, what good thing must I do to gain eternal life?"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And lo, one having come near, said to him, ‘Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have life age-during?’

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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