^{17 Ref} 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?

^{18 Ref} And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

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

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

^{21 Ref} Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

^{22 Ref} And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.