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

Other Translations of Mark 10:18

New International Version

18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-except God alone.

English Standard Version

18 And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

The Message

18 Jesus said, "Why are you calling me good? No one is good, only God.

New King James Version

18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.

New Living Translation

18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked. "Only God is truly good.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:18

Commentary on Mark 10:17-22

(Read Mark 10:17-22)

This young ruler showed great earnestness. He asked what he should do now, that he might be happy for ever. Most ask for good to be had in this world; any good, Matthew 6:24, Ye cannot serve God and mammon.