Étude 1 sur 2 · Le jeune homme riche

  1. Étude 1 : Le jeune homme riche
  2. Étude 2 : La vie éternelle

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • The rich young man

    This article examines the encounter of the rich young man with Jesus, a pericope from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It highlights Jesus’ teaching on material detachment and faith, while placing the event in a historical context between Hanukkah and Passover.

    Matthew 19.16-22 (King James Version) :
    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.The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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Contradictions

  • Eternal life

    The article "Eternal Life" discusses a young man's question to Jesus about eternal life in the Synoptic Gospels, showing that the accounts contain no significant contradiction but offer mutually enriching perspectives.

    Mark 10.17-18 (King James Version) :
    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?And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
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