< Matthew 19 >
1 When Jesus finished speaking he left Galilee and went to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan River.
And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judaea beyond Jordan;
2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed those who were sick there.
and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
3 Some Pharisees came to test him. “Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason?” they asked.
And there came unto him Pharisees, tempting him, and saying, Is it lawful [for a man] to put away his wife for every cause?
4 Jesus replied, “Haven't you read that God who created people in the beginning made them male and female?
And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] from the beginning made them male and female,
5 He said, ‘This is the reason a man will leave his father and mother, and join with his wife, and the two shall become one.’
and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the twain shall become one flesh?
6 Now they're no longer two, but one. What God has joined together no one should separate.”
So that they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
7 “Then why did Moses give a law that a man could divorce his wife by giving her a written certificate of divorce, and sending her away?” they asked.
They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away?
8 “Because of your hard-hearted attitude Moses permitted you to divorce your wives, but it wasn't like that in the beginning,” Jesus replied.
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.
9 “I tell you, anyone who divorces his wife except on the grounds of sexual immorality and then marries another woman, commits adultery.”
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.
10 “If that's the situation between husband and wife, it's better not to marry!” his disciples told him.
The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
11 “Not everyone can accept this instruction, only those it's given to,” Jesus told them.
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
12 “Some are born as eunuchs, some are made eunuchs by men, and some choose to be eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Those who can accept this should accept it.”
For there are eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, which were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, which made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
13 The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like them!”
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15 He placed his hands on them to bless them, and then he left.
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
16 A man came to Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good things must I do to gain eternal life?” (aiōnios )
And behold, one came to him and said, Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (aiōnios )
17 “Why do you ask me what is good?” Jesus replied. “There's only one who is good. But if you want to have eternal life, then keep the commandments.”
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.
18 “Which ones?” the man asked him. “Don't murder, don't commit adultery, don't steal, don't give false testimony,
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,
19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself,” replied Jesus.
Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20 “I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you'll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”
Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
22 When the young man heard Jesus' answer he went away very sad, because he had many possessions.
But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
23 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said to his disciples, “rich people find it hard to enter the kingdom of heaven.
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.
24 I also tell you this: It's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
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.
25 When the disciples heard this, they were very surprised, and asked, “So who can be saved?”
And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
26 Jesus looked at them and said, “From a human point of view it's impossible, but all things are possible with God.”
And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
27 Peter answered him, “Look, we've left everything and followed you. What reward will we have?”
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
28 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth: when everything is remade and the Son of man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye which 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.
29 All those who because of me have left their homes, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, and fields, will receive back a hundred times more, and will receive eternal life. (aiōnios )
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 )
30 For many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
But many shall be last [that are] first; and first [that are] last.