KJV ORIGINAL
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?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As Jesus was heading out on the road, this guy came running up to him, dropped to his knees, and asked, 'Good teacher, what do I need to do to get eternal life?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important questions make us run straight to Jesus.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark, a companion of Peter, for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around the mid-60s CE. It was written to record Peter's eyewitness account of Jesus' life and teachings, offering encouragement and instruction to believers facing persecution.
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