15. I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a little child, or you will never enter it.”
16. Then Jesus took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.
17. As Jesus started to leave, a man ran to him and fell on his knees before Jesus. The man asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to have life forever?”
18. Jesus answered, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good.
19. You know the commands: ‘You must not murder anyone. You must not be guilty of adultery. You must not steal. You must not tell lies about your neighbor. You must not cheat. Honor your father and mother.’ ”
20. The man said, “Teacher, I have obeyed all these things since I was a boy.”