Verse Comparison: Luke 18:18
American Standard Version
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Amplified® Bible
And a certain ruler asked Him, Good Teacher [You who are essentially and perfectly morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [to partake of eternal salvation in the Messiah's kingdom]?
Contemporary English Version
An important man asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?"
Darby English Version
And a certain ruler asked him saying, Good teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life?
Good News Bible
A Jewish leader asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?"
International Standard Version
Then an official asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
King James Version
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
New American Standard Bible
A ruler questioned Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
New International Version
A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
New King James Version
Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A ruler questioned Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
Young's Literal Translation
And a certain ruler questioned him, saying, `Good teacher, what having done -- shall I inherit life age-during?'