Matthew 19:16

“And behold, one came, etc.] The Persic version reads, “a rich man”; and so he was, as appears from what follows: Luke calls him, “a certain ruler”; not of a synagogue, an ecclesiastical ruler, but a civil magistrate: perhaps he might be one of the sanhedrim, which consisted of “twenty one” persons; or of that which consisted only of “three”, as in some small towns and villages Mark represents him as “running”; for Christ was departed out of the house, and was gone into the way, the high road, and was on his journey to some other place, when this man ran after him with great eagerness; and, as the same evangelist adds, “kneeled to him”; thereby paying him civil respect, and honour; believing…”

“This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39. Matthew 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful salutation; exhibiting the highest regard for Jesus as an extraordinary religious teacher. Good Master - The word “good” here means, doubtless, most excellent; referring not so much to the moral character of Jesus as to his character as a…”

“And behold one came - Many of the poor had followed him from the beginning. One rich man came at last. Mar 10:17; Luk 18:18. Matthew 19:17”

“one: Mar 10:17; Luk 18:18 what: Luk 10:25; Joh 6:27-29; Act 16:30 eternal: Mat 25:46; Dan 12:2; Joh 3:15, Joh 4:14, Joh 5:39, Joh 6:47, Joh 6:68, Joh 10:28, Joh 12:25, Joh 17:2, Joh 17:3; Rom 2:7, Rom 5:21, Rom 6:22, Rom 6:23; Ti1 1:16, Ti1 6:12, Ti1 6:19; Tit 1:2, Tit 3:7; Jo1 1:2, Jo1 2:25; Jo1 5:11-13, Jo1 5:20; Jde 1:21 Matthew 19:17”