Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said. New Living Translation The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” English Standard Version And he said, “All these I have kept from my youth.” Berean Standard Bible “All these I have kept from my youth,” he said. Berean Literal Bible And he said, "All these have I kept from my youth." King James Bible And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. New King James Version And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” New American Standard Bible And he said, “All these things I have kept since my youth.” NASB 1995 And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” NASB 1977 And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” Legacy Standard Bible And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” Amplified Bible He replied, “I have kept all these things from my youth.” Christian Standard Bible “I have kept all these from my youth,” he said. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have kept all these from my youth,” he said. American Standard Version And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up. Contemporary English Version He told Jesus, "I have obeyed all these commandments since I was a young man." English Revised Version And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up. GOD'S WORD® Translation The official replied, "I've obeyed all these commandments since I was a boy." Good News Translation The man replied, "Ever since I was young, I have obeyed all these commandments." International Standard Version The official replied, "I have kept all of these since I was a young man." Majority Standard Bible ?All these I have kept from my youth,? he said. NET Bible The man replied, "I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth." New Heart English Bible And he said, "I have kept all these things from my youth up." Webster's Bible Translation And he said, All these have I kept from my youth. Weymouth New Testament "All of those," he replied, "I have kept from my youth." World English Bible He said, “I have observed all these things from my youth up.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he said, “All these I kept from my youth”; Berean Literal Bible And he said, "All these have I kept from my youth." Young's Literal Translation And he said, 'All these I did keep from my youth;' Smith's Literal Translation And he said, All these have I watched from my youth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho said: All these things have I kept from my youth. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said, “I have kept all these things from my youth.” New American Bible And he replied, “All of these I have observed from my youth.” New Revised Standard Version He replied, “I have kept all these since my youth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to him, All these I have obeyed from my boyhood. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He said to him, “I have kept all these things from my childhood.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe replied: All these have I kept from my youth. Godbey New Testament And he said, All these things have I kept from my youth. Haweis New Testament Then he said, All these things have I observed from my youth. Mace New Testament all these, said he, have I observ'd from my youth. Weymouth New Testament "All of those," he replied, "I have kept from my youth." Worrell New Testament And he said, "All these I observed from my youth." Worsley New Testament And he said, all these have I kept from my youth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Young Ruler…20You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’ ” 21“All these I have kept from my youth,” he said. 22On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”… Cross References Matthew 19:20 “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?” Mark 10:20 “Teacher,” he replied, “all these I have kept from my youth.” Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. 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.” Philippians 3:6 as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Romans 7:9-10 Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. / So I discovered that the very commandment that was meant to bring life actually brought death. Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans 10:3 Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Galatians 5:4 You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Leviticus 18:5 Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. Psalm 119:97-100 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. / Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. ... Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Treasury of Scripture And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Luke 18:11,12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican… Luke 15:7,29 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance… Matthew 19:20,21 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? … Jump to Previous Boy Kept Observed Time YouthJump to Next Boy Kept Observed Time YouthLuke 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. All these I have kept from my youth, This phrase is spoken by a wealthy ruler who approaches Jesus, seeking to understand what he must do to inherit eternal life. The ruler's claim reflects a common Jewish understanding of righteousness based on adherence to the Mosaic Law. From a young age, Jewish boys were taught the commandments, and this ruler asserts his lifelong commitment to them. His statement indicates a belief in works-based righteousness, a prevalent view in first-century Judaism. This claim of keeping the commandments from youth suggests a life of religious observance and moral integrity, yet it also reveals a potential misunderstanding of the deeper spiritual demands of the Law, which Jesus often highlighted. he said. Persons / Places / Events 1. Rich Young RulerA wealthy man who approaches Jesus, seeking eternal life. He is earnest in his pursuit but struggles with the demands of discipleship. 2. Jesus The central figure in the account, offering guidance and challenging the young ruler to go beyond mere rule-keeping. 3. Disciples Present during this interaction, they witness Jesus' teaching and learn about the cost of following Him. 4. Judea The region where this encounter takes place, a setting for many of Jesus' teachings and interactions. 5. Eternal Life The central theme of the conversation, representing the ultimate goal of the rich young ruler's inquiry. Teaching Points Moral Integrity vs. Heart CommitmentWhile the young ruler claims to have kept the commandments, Jesus challenges him to examine his heart. True discipleship requires more than outward compliance; it demands a heart fully surrendered to God. The Cost of Discipleship Jesus' call to the young ruler to sell all he has and follow Him highlights the cost of true discipleship. It is a call to prioritize the kingdom of God above all earthly possessions and attachments. Self-Reflection and Spiritual Growth Like the rich young ruler, believers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives. Are there areas where we claim obedience but lack true commitment? This introspection is vital for spiritual growth. The Role of Wealth in Spiritual Life Wealth can be a significant barrier to spiritual growth if it becomes an idol. Jesus' interaction with the young ruler serves as a warning to guard against the love of money and to use resources for God's glory. Grace Over Legalism The account underscores the insufficiency of legalism for salvation. It is a reminder that grace, not adherence to the law, is the foundation of our relationship with God.(21) From my youth up.--The detail may be noted as a point in common with St. Mark, as also is the omission of the question, "What lack I yet?" given in St. Matthew.Verse 21. - And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. He listens to the Master with something like impatient surprise. There is a ring of concealed indignation in his "All these have I ever kept. What do you take me for? I am a religious, God-fearing Jew; from my child-days have I kept these." Kept these! How little the poor questioner knew the secrets of his Own heart! Yet he had answered Jesus in the true spirit of a Pharisee trained carefully in the rabbinic schools. We read, for instance, in the Talmud how "when Rabbi Chaninah was dying, he said to the angel of death, 'Go and fetch me the book of the Law, and see whether there is anything in it which I have not kept.'" Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Allπάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. have I kept ἐφύλαξα (ephylaxa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5442: Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. youth,” νεότητος (neotētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3503: Youth, youthfulness. From neos; newness, i.e. Youthfulness. he said. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Links Luke 18:21 NIVLuke 18:21 NLT Luke 18:21 ESV Luke 18:21 NASB Luke 18:21 KJV Luke 18:21 BibleApps.com Luke 18:21 Biblia Paralela Luke 18:21 Chinese Bible Luke 18:21 French Bible Luke 18:21 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 18:21 He said I have observed all these (Luke Lu Lk) |
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