Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” New Living Translation Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” English Standard Version And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Berean Standard Bible Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Berean Literal Bible And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, having done what, will I inherit eternal life?" King James Bible And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? New King James Version Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” New American Standard Bible A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” NASB 1995 A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” NASB 1977 And a certain ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Legacy Standard Bible And a ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Amplified Bible A certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially and morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?” Christian Standard Bible A ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible A ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” American Standard Version And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Contemporary English Version An important man asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?" English Revised Version And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? GOD'S WORD® Translation An official asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Good News Translation A Jewish leader asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" International Standard Version Then an official asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Majority Standard Bible Then a certain ruler asked Him, ?Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?? NET Bible Now a certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" New Heart English Bible A certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit everlasting life?" Webster's Bible Translation And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Weymouth New Testament The question was put to Him by a Ruler: "Good Rabbi, what shall I do to inherit the Life of the Ages?" World English Bible A certain ruler asked him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a certain ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what having done—will I inherit continuous life?” Berean Literal Bible And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, having done what, will I inherit eternal life?" Young's Literal Translation And a certain ruler questioned him, saying, 'Good teacher, what having done -- shall I inherit life age-during?' Smith's Literal Translation And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good master, what shall I do to possess everlasting life? Catholic Public Domain Version And a certain leader questioned him, saying: “Good teacher, what should I do to possess eternal life?” New American Bible An official asked him this question, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” New Revised Standard Version A certain ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA nd one of the leaders asked him and said to him, O good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit life everlasting? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And one who was a nobleman asked him and said to him, “Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Godbey New Testament And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? Haweis New Testament And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life? Mace New Testament Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Weymouth New Testament The question was put to Him by a Ruler: "Good Rabbi, what shall I do to inherit the Life of the Ages?" Worrell New Testament And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?" Worsley New Testament And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Young Ruler17Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 18Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.… Cross References Matthew 19:16-22 Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” / “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” / “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, ... Mark 10:17-22 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. / You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” ... Exodus 20:12-16 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. / You shall not murder. / You shall not commit adultery. ... Deuteronomy 5:16-20 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. / You shall not murder. / You shall not commit adultery. ... Romans 13:8-10 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. James 2:10-11 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. / For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. ... Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Philippians 3:4-9 though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: / circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; / as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. ... 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Matthew 5:17-20 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ... Galatians 3:10-12 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” / Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” / The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Romans 7:7-12 What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” / But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead. / Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. ... 1 John 2:3-6 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: ... Treasury of Scripture And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? a certain. Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Mark 10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Good. Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Ezekiel 33:31 And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. Malachi 1:6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? what. Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Acts 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Jump to Previous Age-During Ages Eternal Good Inherit Life Master Question Questioned Rabbi Ruler TeacherJump to Next Age-During Ages Eternal Good Inherit Life Master Question Questioned Rabbi Ruler TeacherLuke 18 1. Of the importunate widow.9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector. 15. Of Children brought to Jesus. 18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches. 28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake. 31. He foretells his death; 35. and restores a blind man to sight. A certain ruler The phrase "a certain ruler" introduces us to a specific individual, a person of authority and influence within the community. The Greek word used here is "ἄρχων" (archon), which denotes someone who holds a position of power, possibly a leader in the synagogue or a member of the local council. This ruler's approach to Jesus signifies the recognition of Jesus' authority and wisdom, even by those in high positions. Historically, rulers were often seen as custodians of the law and tradition, making this encounter significant as it highlights the ruler's quest for spiritual truth beyond his societal status. asked Him Good Teacher what must I do to inherit eternal life? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a certain τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. ruler ἄρχων (archōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first. asked ἐπηρώτησέν (epērōtēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Good ἀγαθέ (agathe) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. Teacher, Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. must I do ποιήσας (poiēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. to inherit κληρονομήσω (klēronomēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2816: To inherit, obtain (possess) by inheritance, acquire. From kleronomos; to be an heir to. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. life?” ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. Links Luke 18:18 NIVLuke 18:18 NLT Luke 18:18 ESV Luke 18:18 NASB Luke 18:18 KJV Luke 18:18 BibleApps.com Luke 18:18 Biblia Paralela Luke 18:18 Chinese Bible Luke 18:18 French Bible Luke 18:18 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 18:18 A certain ruler asked him saying Good (Luke Lu Lk) |