Why callest thou me good? (Τ με λεγεις αγαθον; ). So Lu 18:19. Matthew 19:17 has it: "Why asketh thou concerning that w…

Why callest thou me good?—Our Lord’s question is, in St. Mark’s report, in harmony with that of the seeker after life ete…

And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, an…

The Venerable Bede: A certain man had heard from the Lord that only those who are willing to be like little children are worthy…

Jesus’ reply seems unnecessarily abrupt. But we must remember that he was calling attention to the man’s unthinking use of language. Jesus was sayi…

And Jesus said unto him
The same as in Mt. 19:17, (See Gill on Matthew 19:17).

This young ruler showed great earnestne . He asked what he should do now, so that he might be happy forever. Most people ask for good to be had in …