The Way to Happiness
Samuel Johnson. Matthew 19:16-22 And, behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?… I. We have the example of one who was solicitous and inquisitive after his future condition, and desirous to know upon what terms he might hope for happiness, II. We have the ordinary way to happiness marked out to us. III. In some extraordinary cases God does require some extraordinary things of particular men, which are not generally necessary to the salvation of all men. IV. We have the sad example of one that went far towards happiness, and yet fell short. (Samuel Johnson.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? WEB: Behold, one came to him and said, "Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"