unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/19/16.md

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Connecting Statement:

Here the scene shifts to a different time when Jesus explains to a rich man what it will cost to follow him.

Behold

The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this.

good thing

This means a thing that pleases God.

Why do you ask me about what is good?

Jesus uses a question to respond to the man. AT: "You should not ask me about what is good" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

Only one is good

"God alone is completely good"

to enter into life

"to receive eternal life"

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