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a rich young ruler

This man was already a rich and powerful political official, even though he was still young.

Good teacher

He meant to say that Jesus was a righteous teacher. He was not saying that Jesus was simply a skilled teacher.

to have eternal life

This could mean ‘to live with God forever.’

Why do you call me ‘good’?

Jesus is not denying that he is good. Rather, he is asking if the ruler understands that Jesus is God.