Mark 10 · Verse 17

Mark 10:17

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Mark 10:17, King James Version

Mark 10:17 in other translations

BSBAs Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
WEBAs he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
ASVAnd as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
YLTAnd as he is going forth into the way, one having run and having kneeled to him, was questioning him, ‘Good teacher, what may I do, that life age-during I may inherit?'
DARBYAnd as he went forth into the way, a person ran up to him, and kneeling to him asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
BBEAnd while he was going out into the way, a man came running to him, and went down on his knees, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?
WebsterAnd when he had gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

What does Mark 10:17 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verses 17-31. See Barnes Mt 19:16, and Mt 19:17-30.

Verse 17. Gone forth. From the place where he had been teaching.

Into the way. Into the road or path on his journey.

Running. Thus showing the intensity with which he desired to know the way of life. Zeal to know the way to be saved is proper; nor is it possible to be too intense, if well directed. Nothing else is so important, and nothing demands, therefore, so much effort and haste.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 17 There came one running - See the case of this rich young man largely explained on Mat 19:16 (note), etc.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 10:17-22
This young ruler showed great earnestness. He asked what he should do now, that he might be happy for ever. Most ask for good to be had in this world; any good, Psa 4:6; he asks for good to be done in this world, in order to enjoy the greatest good in the other world. Christ encouraged this address by assisting his faith, and by directing his practice. But here is a sorrowful parting between Jesus and this young man. He asks Christ what he shall do more than he has done, to obtain eternal life; and Christ puts it to him, whether he has indeed that firm belief of, and that high value for eternal life which he seems to have. Is he willing to bear a present cross, in expectation of future crown? The young man was sorry he could not be a follower of Christ upon easier terms; that he could not lay hold on eternal life, and keep hold of his worldly possessions too. He went away grieved. See Mt 6:24, Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Mark 10:17 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἐκπορευομένουekporeuomenouwhen is going forthG1607
αὐτοῦautouHeG846
εἰςeisonG1519
ὁδὸνhodon[the] journeyG3598
προσδραμὼνprosdramōnhaving run upG4370
εἷςheisoneG1520
καὶkaiandG2532
γονυπετήσαςgonupetēsashe having knelt down toG1120
αὐτὸνautonHimG846
ἐπηρώταepērōtahe was askingG1905
αὐτόν·autonHim;G846
διδάσκαλεdidaskaleTeacherG1320
ἀγαθέ,agathegood,G18
τίtiwhatG5101
ποιήσωpoiēsōshall I doG4160
ἵναinathatG2443
ζωὴνzōēnlifeG2222
αἰώνιονaiōnioneternalG166
κληρονομήσω;¶klēronomēsōI may inherit?G2816

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 10:17

  • Matthew 19:16-30

    And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 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. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no 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. …

  • Luke 18:18-30

    And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 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. And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. …

  • Romans 2:7

    To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

  • John 6:27-28

    Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

  • Luke 10:25

    And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

  • Romans 10:2-4

    For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

  • Acts 2:37

    Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

  • Acts 20:32

    And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

  • Acts 16:30

    And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

  • John 6:40

    And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

  • Matthew 17:14

    And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

  • Matthew 25:34

    Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
when.
Mt 19:16-30; Lu 18:18-30
running.
9:25; Mt 28:8; Joh 20:2-4
kneeled.
1:40; Da 6:10; Mt 17:14
Good.
12:14; Joh 3:2
what.
Joh 6:28; Ac 2:37; 9:6; 16:30; Ro 10:2-4
eternal.
Joh 5:39; 6:27,40; Ro 2:7; 6:23; 1Jo 2:25

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Context

  • Mark 10:16

    And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

  • Mark 10:17

    And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

  • Mark 10:18

    And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

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Mark 10:17 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y saliendo él para ir su camino, vino uno corriendo, é hincando la rodilla delante de él, le preguntó: Maestro bueno, ¿qué haré para poseer la vida eterna?
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et comme il sortait sur la route, un homme accourut, et, se jetant à genoux devant lui, il lui demanda: Bon maître, que ferai-je afin que j’hérite de la vie éternelle?
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und als er auf den Weg hinausging, lief einer herzu, fiel vor ihm auf die Knie und fragte ihn: Guter Lehrer, was soll ich tun, auf daß ich ewiges Leben ererbe?
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et cum egressus esset in viam, procurrens quidam genu flexo ante eum, rogabat eum: Magister bone, quid faciam ut vitam æternam percipiam?