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Luke 18:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
c a certain
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
ruler
archon (Greek #758)
a first (in rank or power)
KJV usage: chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.
Pronounce: ar'-khone
Origin: present participle of 757
asked
eperotao (Greek #1905)
to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
KJV usage: ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.
Pronounce: ep-er-o-tah'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 2065
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, Good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
Master
didaskalos (Greek #1320)
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
KJV usage: doctor, master, teacher.
Pronounce: did-as'-kal-os
Origin: from 1321
, what
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
shall I do
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
to inherit
kleronomeo (Greek #2816)
to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).
Pronounce: klay-ron-om-eh'-o
Origin: from 2818
eternal
aionios (Greek #166)
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
KJV usage: eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Pronounce: ahee-o'-nee-os
Origin: from 165
life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
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kleronomeo (Greek #2816)
to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).
Pronounce: klay-ron-om-eh'-o
Origin: from 2818

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Matt. 19:16‑30• 16{i}And lo, one coming up said to him, Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have life eternal?{/i}
17{i}And he said to him, What askest thou me concerning goodness? one is good. But if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.{/i}
18{i}He says to him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,{/i}
19{i}Honour thy father and thy mother, and Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.{/i}
20{i}The young man says to him, All these have I kept; what lack I yet?{/i}
21{i}Jesus said to him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell what thou hast and give to [the] poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.{/i}
22{i}But the young man, having heard the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.{/i}
23{i}And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;{/i}
24{i}and again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to enter a needle's eye than a rich man into the kingdom of God.{/i}
25{i}And when the disciples heard [it] they were exceedingly astonished, saying, Who then can be saved?{/i}
26{i}But Jesus, looking on [them], said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.{/i}
27{i}Then Peter answering said to him, Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee; what then shall happen to us?{/i}
28{i}And Jesus said to them, Verily I say unto you, That ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit down upon his throne of glory, ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.{/i}
29{i}And everyone who has left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit life eternal.{/i}
30{i}But many first shall be last, and last first.{/i}
(Matt. 19:16‑30)
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Mark 10:17‑31• 17And as he went forth into the way, one ran up and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit life eternal?
18And Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one [that is], God.
19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
20And he answered and said to him, Teacher, all these have I observed from my youth.
21And Jesus beholding him loved him, {i}and{/i} said to him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatever thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me, [taking up the cross].
22But he, sad at the word, went away grieved: for he had large possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, With what difficulty shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24{i}And the disciples were amazed at his words.{/i} And Jesus answers again, and says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
26And they were exceedingly astonished, saying to one another, And who can be saved?
27But Jesus looking on them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.
28Peter began to say unto him, Lo, it is we who have left all, and have followed thee.
29Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man who hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother [or wife], or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
30that shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the coming age life eternal.
31But many first shall be last; and the last first.
(Mark 10:17‑31)
Good.
what.
 The principles of the kingdom, as established by the rejection of Christ, were in full contrast with the temporal blessings attached to obedience to the law. (Luke 18 by J.N. Darby)
 {v.18-22} Who is this Me? That was the supreme question, on which everything hinged, whether for the ruler or for ourselves. The ruler had addressed Him as “Good Master,” and this complimentary epithet the Lord had refused apart from the acknowledgment that He was God. In truth He was God, and He was good. (Luke 18 by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And a certain ruler asked him saying, Good teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life?

W. Kelly Translation

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And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what shall I inherit life eternal?