Catena Aurea on Matthew 19:16–22: Augustine of Hippo

This may seem a discrepancy, that Matthew here gives it, “Why askest thou me concerning good?” whereas Mark and Luke’s have, “Why callest thou me good?” For this, “Why askest thou me concerning good?” may seem rather to be referred to his question, “What good thing shall I do?” for in that he both mentioned “good,” and asked a question. But this, “Good Master,” is not yet a question. Either sentence may be understood thus very appropriately to the passage.