^{17 Ref} And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

^{18 Ref} And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, `even' God.

^{19 Ref} Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.

^{20 Ref} And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.

^{21 Ref} And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

^{22 Ref} But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.