Bible Strands
Matthew 19:18
“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The man asks Jesus “Which ones?” regarding the commandments, and Jesus responds by beginning to recite a list of prohibitions.
The words — The Greek εἶπεν (eipen) means “was speaking” or “answered,” while ποίας (poias) translates literally to “which [commandments]” as the man’s direct inquiry.
The thread — This partial recitation of the Decalogue runs parallel to the commandment lists in Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, and Mark 10:19.
Why it lands — The text explicitly records the man’s question before Jesus supplies the prohibitions, requiring the reader to recognize that moral boundaries are defined in response to direct inquiry rather than as a unilateral decree.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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,
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 5:16 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.
- Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
- Mark 10:19 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.’”
- Luke 18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
- James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
- Matthew 5:21 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
- Romans 13:8 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
- Galatians 3:10 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”