Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Bible References
Why
Matthew 19:17
Jesus asked him, "Why ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you want to get into that life, you must keep the commandments."
Luke 18:19
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked him. "Nobody is good except for one God.
John 5:41
"I do not accept human praise.
Romans 3:12
All have turned away. They have become completely worthless. No one shows kindness, not even one person!
That is
1 Samuel 2:2
Indeed, there is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, there is no one besides you, there is no rock like our God.
Psalm 36:7
How precious is your gracious love, God! The children of men take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 86:5
Indeed you, Lord, are kind and forgiving, overflowing with gracious love to everyone who calls on you.
Psalm 119:68
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes.
James 1:17
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.
1 John 4:8
The person who does not love does not know God, because God is love.