Did Jesus Deny Being Good? A Qur'anic Reflection on Mark 10:18

Did Jesus Deny Being Good? A Qur'anic Reflection on Mark 10:18

In Mark 10:18, Jesus responds to someone calling him “Good Teacher” by saying:

“Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.”

This verse often sparks discussion — did Jesus deny his divinity? Was he simply being humble? One way to approach this is by examining how other prophets responded to similar praise, particularly in the Qur’an.

In the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the final messenger in Islam, also emphasizes his human nature, despite his honored role. These verses reflect that:

📖 Qur’an 18:110

"Say, 'I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is One God.'"

📖 Qur’an 41:6

"Say, 'I am only a human being like you, receiving revelation...'"

📖 Qur’an 3:79

"It is not for a human [prophet] that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophethood and then say to the people, 'Be my worshippers rather than Allah's.' Rather, [he would say], 'Be devoted to the Lord...'"

These verses mirror Jesus’ words in Mark 10:18. Both Jesus and Muhammad ﷺ direct attention away from themselves and point all praise and goodness back to God. They affirm their humanity, humility, and the belief that true goodness belongs to God alone.

Conclusion: When Jesus says, “Only God is good,” it isn’t a denial of his mission or role — it’s a prophetic act of humility. Just like Muhammad ﷺ in the Qur’an, Jesus reminds us that all honor, worship, and goodness ultimately belong to God.

Tags: #JesusInIslam #QuranAndBible #Prophets #Mark10 #IslamicPerspective #BiblicalReflection #Interfaith #QuranQuotes #Muhammad #Faith

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