Matthew 19
1 It came about that when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came to the region of Judea that is beyond the Jordan River.
When Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
2 Great crowds followed him, and he healed them there.
Great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.
3 Pharisees came to him, testing him, saying to him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?”
Pharisees came to him, testing him and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
4 Jesus answered and said, “Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female?
He answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,
5 He who made them also said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and join to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.'
and said, ‘For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh’?
6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one tear apart.”
So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart.”
7 They said to him, “Why then did Moses command us to give a certificate of divorce and then to send her away?”
They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce and divorce her?”
8 He said to them, “For your hardness of heart, Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not that way.
He said to them, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so.
9 I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and the man who marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.”
I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery.”
10 The disciples said to Jesus, “If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is not good to marry.”
His disciples said to him, “If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.”
11 But Jesus said to them, “Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those who are allowed to accept it.
But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
12 For there are eunuchs who were that way from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to receive this teaching, let him receive it.”
For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
13 Then some little children were brought to him so that he would lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But Jesus said, “Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such ones.”
But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
15 He placed his hands on the children, and then he went away from there.
He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
16 Behold, a man came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good thing must I do that I may have eternal life?” (aiōnios g166)
Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” (aiōnios g166)
17 Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only one is good, but if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
He said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
18 The man said to him, “Which commandments?” Jesus said, “Do not kill, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
He said to him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder.’ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ‘You shall not steal.’ ‘You shall not offer false testimony.’
19 honor your father and your mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
‘Honour your father and your mother.’ And, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’”
20 The young man said to him, “All these things I have obeyed. What do I still need?”
The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
22 But when the young man heard what Jesus said, he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.
But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
23 Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
24 Again I say to 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.”
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
25 When the disciples heard it, they were very astonished and said, “Who then can be saved?”
When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
27 Then Peter answered and said to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?”
Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?”
28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, in the new age when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 Every one who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or land for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
But many will be last who are first, and first who are last.
