^{16 Ref} Behold, one came to him and said, "Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"

^{17 Ref} 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."

^{18 Ref} He said to him, "Which ones?" Jesus said, "'You shall not murder.' 'You shall not commit adultery.' 'You shall not steal.' 'You shall not offer false testimony.'

^{19 Ref} 'Honor your father and mother.' And, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'"

^{20 Ref} The young man said to him, "All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?"

^{21 Ref} Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

^{22 Ref} But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.

^{23 Ref} Jesus said to his disciples, "Most assuredly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.

^{24 Ref} Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."