Matthew 19:16-26 (Rich Young Ruler -- Full Context)¶
19:16 "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
19:17 "And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."
19:18 "He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,"
19:19 "Honour thy father and [thy] mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
19:20 "The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?"
19:21 "Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me."
19:22 "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions."
19:23 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven."
19:24 "And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
19:25 "When his disciples heard [it], they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?"
19:26 "But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
10:17 "And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"
10:18 "And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God."
10:19 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother."
10:20 "And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth."
10:21 "Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me."
10:22 "And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions."
10:23 "And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!"
10:24 "And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!"
10:25 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
10:26 "And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?"
10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."
Matthew 7:21-27 (Lord Lord + Wise/Foolish Builders)¶
7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
7:22 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?"
7:23 "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
7:24 "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:"
7:25 "And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock."
7:26 "And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:"
7:27 "And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it."
6:28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?"
6:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent."
John 14:15, 14:21, 15:10 (If Ye Love Me Keep My Commandments)¶
14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments."
14:21 "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him."
15:10 "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love."
5:19 "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
22:37 "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."
22:38 "This is the first and great commandment."
22:39 "And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
22:40 "On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
Luke 10:25-28 (What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life)¶
10:25 "And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
10:26 "He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?"
10:27 "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."
10:28 "And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live."