Verse 18

Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except one--God.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 2:2 : 2 There is no one as holy as Yahweh, For there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.
  • Luke 18:19 : 19 Jesus asked him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one--God.
  • Matt 19:17 : 17 He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
  • John 5:41-44 : 41 I don't receive glory from men. 42 But I know you, that you don't have God's love in yourselves. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you don't receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him. 44 How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don't seek the glory that comes from the only God?
  • Rom 3:12 : 12 They have all turned aside. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not, so much as one."
  • Jas 1:17 : 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
  • 1 John 4:8 : 8 He who doesn't love doesn't know God, for God is love.
  • 1 John 4:16 : 16 We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.
  • Ps 36:7-8 : 7 How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.
  • Ps 86:5 : 5 For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
  • Ps 119:68 : 68 You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.