Mark 10:18 cpdv — But Jesus said to him, “Why call me good? No one is good except the one God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus said to him, “Why call me good? No one is good except the one God. "

— Mark 10:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 10 — Context

15

Amen I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a little child, will not enter into it.”

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And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.

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And when he had departed on the way, a certain one, running up and kneeling before him, asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do, so that I may secure eternal life?”

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But Jesus said to him, “Why call me good? No one is good except the one God.

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You know the precepts: “Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not speak false testimony. Do not deceive. Honor your father and mother.”

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But in response, he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth.”

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Then Jesus, gazing at him, loved him, and he said to him: “One thing is lacking to you. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”

Mark 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:18 say?
Mark 10:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus said to him, “Why call me good? No one is good except the one God. ”
Where is Mark 10:18 in the Bible?
Mark 10:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 18.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:18.
What translation should I read Mark 10:18 in?
Mark 10:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:18?
Mark 10:18 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus said to him, “Why call me good? No one is good except the one God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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