Luke 18:18

18 A certain leader asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to have life forever?"

Luke 18:18 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:18

And a certain ruler asked him
A young man, ( Matthew 19:20 ) a ruler among the Jews, a civil magistrate, and a very rich man; he ran after Jesus, and overtook him in the way, as he was going towards Jericho, ( Mark 10:17 )

saying, good master;
"Rabbi"; or doctor,

what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
(See Gill on Matthew 19:16).

Luke 18:18 In-Context

16 But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children.

17 I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a child, or you will never enter it."

18 A certain leader asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to have life forever?"

19 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? Only God is good.

20 You know the commands: 'You must not be guilty of adultery. You must not murder anyone. You must not steal. You must not tell lies about your neighbor. Honor your father and mother.'"