Matthew 19
1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, (logos) he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
When Jesus had finished these discourses, He removed from Galilee and came into that part of Judaea which lay beyond the Jordan.
2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
And a vast multitude followed him, and He cured them there.
3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
Then came some of the Pharisees to Him to put Him to the proof by the question, "Has a man a right to divorce his wife whenever he chooses?"
4 And he answered and said unto them, Have all of you not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
"Have you not read," He replied, "that He who made them 'made them' from the beginning 'male and female,
5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?
and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall be one'?
6 Wherefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.
Thus they are no longer two, but 'one'! What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."
7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
"Why then," said they, "did Moses command the husband to give her 'a written notice of divorce,' and so put her away?"
8 He says unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
"Moses," He replied, "in consideration of the hardness of your nature permitted you to put away your wives, but it has not been so from the beginning.
9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoso marries her which is put away does commit adultery.
And I tell you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except her unfaithfulness, and marries another woman, commits adultery."
10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
"If this is the case with a man in relation to his wife," said the disciples to Him, "it is better not to marry."
11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, (logos) save they to whom it is given.
"It is not every man," He replied, "who can receive this teaching, but only those on whom the grace has been bestowed.
12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
There are men who from their birth have been disabled from marriage, others who have been so disabled by men, and others who have disabled themselves for the sake of the Kingdom of the Heavens. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."
13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs."
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
So He laid His hands upon them and went away.
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
"Teacher," said one man, coming up to Him, "what that is good shall I do in order to win the Life of the Ages?" (aiōnios g166)
17 And he said unto him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.
"Why do you ask me," He replied, "about what is good? There is only One who is truly good. But if you desire to enter into Life, keep the Commandments."
18 He says unto him, Which? Jesus said, You shall do no murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,
"Which Commandments?" he asked. Jesus answered, "'Thou shalt not kill;' 'Thou shalt not commit adultery;' 'Thou shalt not steal;' 'Thou shalt not lie in giving evidence;'
19 Honour your father and your mother: and, You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
'Honour thy father and thy mother'; and 'Thou shalt love thy fellow man as much as thyself.'"
20 The young man says unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
"All of these," said the young man, "I have carefully kept. What do I still lack?"
21 Jesus said unto him, If you will be perfect, go and sell that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
"If you desire to be perfect," replied Jesus, "go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and come, follow me."
22 But when the young man heard that saying, (logos) he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property.
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
So Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly tell you that it is with difficulty that a rich man will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Yes, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
These words utterly amazed the disciples, and they asked, "Who then can be saved?"
26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Jesus looked at them and said, "With men this is impossible, but with God everything is possible."
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed you; what shall we have therefore?
Then Peter said to Jesus, "See, we have forsaken everything and followed you; what then will be our reward?"
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That all of you which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, all of you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of Man has taken His seat on His glorious throne, all of you who have followed me shall also sit on twelve thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that has forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (aiōnios g166)
And whoever has forsaken houses, or brothers or sisters, or father or mother, or children or lands, for my sake, shall receive many times as much and shall have as his inheritance the Life of the Ages. (aiōnios g166)
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
"But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first.
