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You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You know the commandments: 'You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, you shall honor your father and mother.'" <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You know the commandments, ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT GIVE FALSE TESTIMONY, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.’” <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You know the commandments, &#8216DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “You know the commandments, ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.’” <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You know the commandments, ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.’” <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT TESTIFY FALSELY, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.’” <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not bear false witness; honor your father and mother. ” <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not bear false witness; honor your father and mother.&#8221 &#8220 <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and mother. <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You know the commandments: 'Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Respect your father and mother.'" <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and mother. <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You know the commandments: Never commit adultery. Never murder. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Honor your father and your mother." <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely; respect your father and your mother.'" <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> You know the commandments: 'Never commit adultery. Never murder. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.'" <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You know the commandments: ?Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.?? <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.'" <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery,' 'Do not murder,' 'Do not steal,' 'Do not give false testimony,' 'Honor your father and your mother.'" <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and thy mother. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You know the Commandments: 'Do not commit adultery;' 'Do not murder;' 'Do not steal;' 'Do not lie in giving evidence;' 'Honour thy father and thy mother.'" <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> you have known the commands: You may not commit adultery, You may not murder, You may not steal, You may not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You know the commandments: 'You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, you shall honor your father and mother.'" <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the commands thou hast known: Thou mayest not commit adultery, Thou mayest do no murder, Thou mayest not steal, Thou mayest not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.' <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou knowest the commands, Thou shouldest not commit adultery, Thou shouldest not kill, Thou shouldest not steal, Thou shouldest not bear false testimony, Honour thy father and thy mother.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou knowest the commandments: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Honour thy father and mother. <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You know the commandments: You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.” <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> You know the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honor your father and mother.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You know the commandments: You shall not kill; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honor your father and your mother. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not testify a false testimony. Honor your father and your mother.' “<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not kill; Do not steal; Do not bear false testimony; Honor your father and your mother. <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>You know the commandments, thou must not commit adultery, thou must not murder, thou must not steal, thou must not bear false witness, honor thy father and mother.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Thou knowest the commandments, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> you know the commandments, "do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honour thy father and mother." <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You know the Commandments: 'Do not commit adultery;' 'Do not murder;' 'Do not steal;' 'Do not lie in giving evidence;' 'Honour thy father and thy mother.'" <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>You know the commandments, 'Do not commit adultery,' 'Do not kill,' 'Do not steal,' 'Do not bear false witness,' 'Honor your father and your mother.'"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/18-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7226" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">The Rich Young Ruler</a> …19“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. 20<a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidas (V-RIA-2S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">You know</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1785.htm" title="1785: entolas (N-AFP) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">commandments:</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3431.htm" title="3431: moicheusēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery.">‘Do not commit adultery,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5407.htm" title="5407: phoneusēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To murder, kill. From phoneus; to be a murderer.">do not murder,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2813.htm" title="2813: klepsēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To steal. A primary verb; to filch.">do not steal,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5576.htm" title="5576: pseudomartyrēsēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To testify falsely, bear false witness. From pseudomartur; to be an untrue testifier, i.e. Offer falsehood in evidence.">do not bear false witness,</a> <a href="/greek/5091.htm" title="5091: Tima (V-PMA-2S) -- From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patera (N-AMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">father</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētera (N-AFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother.’” </a> 21“All these I have kept from my youth,” he said.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12-16</a> Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. / You shall not murder. / You shall not commit adultery. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Deuteronomy 5:16-20</a> Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. / You shall not murder. / You shall not commit adultery. ... <a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Matthew 19:18-19</a> “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, / honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’” <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Mark 10:19</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9</a> The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/james/2-10.htm">James 2:10-11</a> Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. / For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-22</a> You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Matthew 5:27-28</a> You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. <a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a> For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ <a href="/ephesians/6-2.htm">Ephesians 6:2-3</a> “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” <a href="/1_timothy/1-8.htm">1 Timothy 1:8-10</a> Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. / We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... <a href="/hosea/4-2.htm">Hosea 4:2</a> Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. <a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9</a> Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.knowest.<a href="/luke/10-26.htm">Luke 10:26-28</a> He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? … <a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a> To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.<a href="/matthew/19-17.htm">Matthew 19:17-19</a> 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… Do not commit.<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12-17</a> Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… <a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Deuteronomy 5:16-21</a> Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9</a> For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Evidence</a> <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/mark/15-7.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Steal</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Untrue</a> <a href="/luke/17-32.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/luke/12-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/8-3.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/14-15.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/john/8-55.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/luke/18-33.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/21-13.htm">Evidence</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/john/4-44.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/luke/18-32.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/john/8-44.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/john/10-10.htm">Steal</a> <a href="/luke/21-13.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Untrue</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/luke/21-13.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You know the commandments: This phrase indicates that Jesus is speaking to someone familiar with the Jewish Law, specifically the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/20.htm">Exodus 20:1-17</a>). It underscores the importance of the Law in Jewish life and its role as a moral guide. Jesus often referenced the commandments to highlight their enduring significance and to point out deeper spiritual truths.‘Do not commit adultery: This commandment, found in <a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a>, emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and the importance of faithfulness. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, adultery was not only a personal sin but also a social offense that could disrupt family and community stability. Jesus later expands on this commandment in <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Matthew 5:27-28</a>, teaching that even lustful thoughts violate this law, thus deepening its moral implications.do not murder: This commandment, from <a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a>, prohibits the unlawful taking of human life, reflecting the value God places on life. In the historical context, murder was seen as a grave sin against both God and society. Jesus further expounds on this in <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-22</a>, equating anger with murder, thereby addressing the heart's intent and not just the physical act.do not steal: <a href="/exodus/20-15.htm">Exodus 20:15</a> commands against taking what does not belong to you, highlighting the importance of respecting others' property. In the ancient world, theft could lead to severe consequences, disrupting social order. This commandment is echoed throughout scripture, emphasizing integrity and trustworthiness (<a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a>).do not bear false witness: This commandment, found in <a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>, prohibits lying, especially in legal settings. In ancient Israel, truthful testimony was crucial for justice. Bearing false witness could lead to wrongful punishment and societal discord. Jesus emphasizes truthfulness in all communication (<a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a>), reflecting God's nature as truth.honor your father and mother: <a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a> commands respect and obedience to parents, promising long life as a reward. This reflects the family structure's importance in Israelite society, where honoring parents was foundational to social stability. Paul reiterates this commandment in <a href="/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6:1-3</a>, emphasizing its continued relevance for Christian families.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing a rich young ruler who inquires about eternal life. Jesus uses this opportunity to teach about the commandments and the heart's posture towards God and wealth. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rich_young_ruler.htm">Rich Young Ruler</a> A man of wealth and status who approaches Jesus with a question about inheriting eternal life. His encounter with Jesus highlights the challenge of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_commandments.htm">The Commandments</a> Jesus refers to the Ten Commandments, which are foundational laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments are central to Jewish and Christian ethical teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_commandments.htm">The Importance of the Commandments</a> Jesus emphasizes the commandments as a moral foundation. They are not just rules but a guide to living a life that honors God and respects others. <a href="/topical/h/heart_over_legalism.htm">Heart Over Legalism</a> While the rich young ruler knew the commandments, Jesus challenges him to look beyond mere legalistic adherence and examine his heart's true allegiance. <a href="/topical/w/wealth_and_spiritual_priorities.htm">Wealth and Spiritual Priorities</a> The encounter highlights the potential conflict between material wealth and spiritual devotion. Jesus calls for a heart that prioritizes eternal values over temporal riches. <a href="/topical/h/honoring_relationships.htm">Honoring Relationships</a> The commandments Jesus mentions focus on relationships—both with God and others. This underscores the importance of integrity and respect in our interactions. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Jesus' response invites us to examine our own lives: Are we truly living out the commandments in spirit and truth, or are we merely following them outwardly?<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/is_committing_adultery_acceptable.htm">Is committing adultery acceptable?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_catholic_commandments.htm">What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_exodus_25_18_allow_cherubim.htm">If Exodus 20:4 forbids making graven images, why does Exodus 25:18 command crafting cherubim, appearing to contradict the earlier prohibition?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_useful_or_not.htm">Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Thou knowest the commandments.--St. Luke here agrees with St. Matthew in omitting the "defraud not," which we find in St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Thou knowest the commandments. The report in St. Matthew is somewhat fuller. There the ruler, when directed to the commandments, replies by asking "which?" expecting most likely to be referred to some of the elaborate traditional laws of the rabbinic schools, which were difficult to keep even by men in the position of a wealthy Pharisee; but to his surprise Jesus mentions the most general and best-known of the ancient ten. <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You know οἶδας (oidas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commandments: ἐντολὰς (entolas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. ‘Do not commit adultery, μοιχεύσῃς (moicheusēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3431.htm">Strong's 3431: </a> To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery. do not murder, φονεύσῃς (phoneusēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5407.htm">Strong's 5407: </a> To murder, kill. From phoneus; to be a murderer. do not steal, κλέψῃς (klepsēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2813.htm">Strong's 2813: </a> To steal. A primary verb; to filch. do not bear false witness, ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς (pseudomartyrēsēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5576.htm">Strong's 5576: </a> To testify falsely, bear false witness. From pseudomartur; to be an untrue testifier, i.e. Offer falsehood in evidence. honor Τίμα (Tima) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5091.htm">Strong's 5091: </a> From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. father πατέρα (patera) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. mother.’” μητέρα (mētera) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. 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