Read Full ChapterAs Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(17) He travelled out and on the way a man ran up and knelt down to Him asking, "Good Rabbi, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
The F.O.G
[17] As Jesus started down the road again, a wealthy young man ran up and knelt before Him. "Good Teacher," he asked earnestly, "what must I do to guarantee my place in eternal life?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And as he is going forth into the way, one having run and having kneeled to him, was questioning him, ‘Good teacher, what may I do, that life age-during I may inherit?’
Young's Literal Translation
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