Lexham English Bible

Matthew 19:16-21 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

16. And behold, someone came up to him and said, “Teacher, what good thing must I do so that I will have eternal life?”

17. And he said to him, “Why are you asking me about what is good? There is one who is good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments!”

18. He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “Do not commit murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony,

19. honor your father and your mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.”

20. The young man said to him, “All these I have observed. What do I still lack?”

21. Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give the proceeds to the poor—and you will have treasure in heaven—and come, follow me.”