Matthew 19
1 And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;
It came about after Jesus had finished these teachings, that he removed from Galilee, and went to that part of Judea which lay across the Jordan.
2 and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
A great multitude followed him, and he healed them there.
3 And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful [for a man] to put away his wife for every cause?
Presently some of the Pharisees came up to him, and made test of him by asking, "Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for every cause?"
4 And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made [them] from the beginning made them male and female,
"Have you not read." he answered, "that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said,
5 and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?
"For this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall be one flesh?
6 So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
"Thus they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
7 They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away?
They answered, "Why then did Moses command the husband to give her’a written bill of divorce,’ and so to put her away?"
8 He saith unto them, Moses for your hardness of heart suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it hath not been so.
"Moses," said Jesus, "permitted you to divorce your wives on account of the hardness of your hearts, but from the beginning it was not so.
9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth her when she is put away committeth adultery.
"And I tell you that any man who divorces his wife for any cause except her unfaithfulness, and marries another woman, commits adultery."
10 The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
"If that is the position of a man in relation to his wife," answered the disciples, "it is better not to marry."
11 But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
He answered them. "Not all are accepting this teaching, but only those to whom it has been granted.
12 For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
"For there are eunuchs who have been such from birth; others who have been made such by men; and others who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of God. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."
13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.
16 And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
But look! a certain man came up to him and asked, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do to inherit eternal life?" (aiōnios g166)
17 And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.
"Why do you ask me about what is good?" asked Jesus. "There is but One who is good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
18 He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
"Which commandments?" asked the man. Jesus replied. "Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; Thou shalt not bear false witness;
19 Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
"Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?
The young man answered. "I have carefully kept them all. What yet do I lack?"
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
"If you want to be perfect," said Jesus, "go, sell your property, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
But when the young man heard this teaching, he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had much property.
23 And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
So Jesus said to his disciples. "In solemn truth I tell you that a rich man will find it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
"I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven."
25 And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
When they heard this the disciples were utterly astounded. "Who then can be saved?" they exclaimed. Jesus looked at them.
26 And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
"With men this is impossible," he said, "but with God all things are possible."
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
Whereupon Peter said to Jesus. "Look, Master, we have forsaken everything and followed you. Now what shall be our reward?"
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus answered, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, you also who have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones, to govern the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that hath left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
"And every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my sake, shall many times as much, and fall heir to eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
30 But many shall be last [that are] first; and first [that are] last.
"But many who are first shall be last, and many who are last shall be first.
