He stammered out; "Sir, I hear that you understand about eternal life.
Therefore am I come to you.

Tell me where it is to be found.

What shall I do in order to possess eternal life ?" Jesus stepped forward a pace, looked earnestly at the man, and said: "If you desire to live, keep the commandments of Moses." "Of Moses ?" returned the stranger, surprised.

"But I do.

Although I am of pagan descent, in these matters I follow the people among whom I live.