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And lo! one coming near unto him, said, Teacher! what good thing shall I do, that I may have life age-abiding?

And, he, said unto him - Why dost thou question me concerning that which is good? There is, One, that is good! But, if thou desirest, into life, to enter, be keeping the commandments.

He saith unto him, Which? Jesus, said - These: Thou shalt not commit murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, - Thou shalt not bear false witness;

Honour thy father and thy mother, - and - Thou shalt love thy neighbour as, thyself.

The young man saith unto him - These all, have I kept, - What, further, do I lack?

Jesus said unto him - If thou desirest to be perfect, Withdraw! sell thy substance, and give to the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens; and come! be following me.

And the young man, hearing, this word, went away sorrowing, - for he was holding large possessions.