English Bible Presentation Sharing - Matthew Book, chapter 19, verse 1 in Erven Version

Matthew 19 : 1 (ERVEN)

After Jesus said all these things, he left Galilee. He went into the area of Judea on the other side of the Jordan River.

Matthew 19 : 2 (ERVEN)

Many people followed him. Jesus healed the sick people there.

Matthew 19 : 3 (ERVEN)

Some Pharisees came to Jesus. They tried to make him say something wrong. They asked him, "Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for any reason he chooses?"

Matthew 19 : 4 (ERVEN)

Jesus answered, "Surely you have read this in the Scriptures: When God made the world, 'he made people male and female.'

Matthew 19 : 5 (ERVEN)

And God said, 'That is why a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. And the two people will become one.'

Matthew 19 : 6 (ERVEN)

So they are no longer two, but one. God has joined them together, so no one should separate them."

Matthew 19 : 7 (ERVEN)

The Pharisees asked, "Then why did Moses give a command allowing a man to divorce his wife by writing a certificate of divorce?"

Matthew 19 : 8 (ERVEN)

Jesus answered, "Moses allowed you to divorce your wives because you refused to accept God's teaching. But divorce was not allowed in the beginning.

Matthew 19 : 9 (ERVEN)

I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for the problem of sexual sin, and marries another woman is guilty of adultery. "

Matthew 19 : 10 (ERVEN)

The followers said to Jesus, "If that is the only reason a man can divorce his wife, it is better not to marry."

Matthew 19 : 11 (ERVEN)

He answered, "This statement is true for some, but not for everyone�only for those who have been given this gift.

Matthew 19 : 12 (ERVEN)

There are different reasons why some men don't marry. Some were born without the ability to produce children. Others were made that way later in life. And others have given up marriage because of God's kingdom. This is for anyone who is able to accept it."

Matthew 19 : 13 (ERVEN)

Then the people brought their little children to Jesus so that he could lay his hands on them to bless them and pray for them. When the followers saw this, they told the people to stop bringing their children to him.

Matthew 19 : 14 (ERVEN)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them, because God's kingdom belongs to people who are like these children."

Matthew 19 : 15 (ERVEN)

After Jesus blessed the children, he left there.

Matthew 19 : 16 (ERVEN)

A man came to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?"

Matthew 19 : 17 (ERVEN)

Jesus answered, "Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have eternal life, obey the law's commands."

Matthew 19 : 18 (ERVEN)

The man asked, "Which ones?" Jesus answered, "'You must not murder anyone, you must not commit adultery, you must not steal, you must not tell lies about others,

Matthew 19 : 19 (ERVEN)

you must respect your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.' "

Matthew 19 : 20 (ERVEN)

The young man said, "I have obeyed all these commands. What else do I need?"

Matthew 19 : 21 (ERVEN)

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, then go and sell all that you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and follow me!"

Matthew 19 : 22 (ERVEN)

But when the young man heard Jesus tell him to give away his money, he was sad. He didn't want to do this, because he was very rich. So he left.

Matthew 19 : 23 (ERVEN)

Then Jesus said to his followers, "The truth is, it will be very hard for a rich person to enter God's kingdom.

Matthew 19 : 24 (ERVEN)

Yes, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."

Matthew 19 : 25 (ERVEN)

The followers were amazed to hear this. They asked, "Then who can be saved?"

Matthew 19 : 26 (ERVEN)

Jesus looked at them and said, "This is something that people cannot do. But God can do anything."

Matthew 19 : 27 (ERVEN)

Peter said to him, "We left everything we had and followed you. So what will we have?"

Matthew 19 : 28 (ERVEN)

Jesus said to them, "When the time of the new world comes, the Son of Man will sit on his great and glorious throne. And I can promise that you who followed me will sit on twelve thrones, and you will judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19 : 29 (ERVEN)

Everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or farms to follow me will get much more than they left. And they will have eternal life.

Matthew 19 : 30 (ERVEN)

Many people who have the highest place in life now will have the lowest place in the future. And many people who have the lowest place now will have the highest place in the future.