| A | B |
| The ruler's question | What must I do to get eternal life? |
| Jesus' answer to the question | Keep the commandments |
| The commandment concerning parents | Honor your father and mother. |
| The commandment about lying | Do not give false testimony. |
| The commandment concerning violence | Do not murder. |
| The commandment about property rights | Do not steal. |
| Love your neighbor like this | As yourself |
| What Jesus required of the young man | Sell what you have and give the money to the poor. |
| The young man's reaction to Jesus' words | He went away sadly |
| Why the young man was sad | He would not give up his riches. |
| The comparison Jesus made | A camel going through the eye of a needle |