Matthew 19 : 1 (HCSB)
When Jesus had finished this instruction, He departed from Galilee and went to the region of Judea across the Jordan.
Matthew 19 : 2 (HCSB)
Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
Matthew 19 : 3 (HCSB)
Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife on any grounds?"
Matthew 19 : 4 (HCSB)
"Haven't you read," He replied, "that He who created them in the beginning made them male and female,
Matthew 19 : 5 (HCSB)
and He also said: For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?
Matthew 19 : 6 (HCSB)
So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, man must not separate."
Matthew 19 : 7 (HCSB)
"Why then," they asked Him, "did Moses command *us to give divorce papers and to send her away?"
Matthew 19 : 8 (HCSB)
He told them, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of the hardness of your hearts. But it was not like that from the beginning.
Matthew 19 : 9 (HCSB)
And I tell you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery."
Matthew 19 : 10 (HCSB)
His disciples said to Him, "If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it's better not to marry!"
Matthew 19 : 11 (HCSB)
But He told them, "Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those it has been given to.
Matthew 19 : 12 (HCSB)
For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can."
Matthew 19 : 13 (HCSB)
Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
Matthew 19 : 14 (HCSB)
Then Jesus said, "Leave the children alone, and don't try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this."
Matthew 19 : 15 (HCSB)
After putting His hands on them, He went on from there.
Matthew 19 : 16 (HCSB)
Just then someone came up and asked Him, "Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?"
Matthew 19 : 17 (HCSB)
"Why do you ask Me about what is good?" He said to him. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Matthew 19 : 18 (HCSB)
"Which ones?" he asked Him. Jesus answered, Do not murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness;
Matthew 19 : 19 (HCSB)
honor your father and your mother; and love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19 : 20 (HCSB)
"I have kept all these," the young man told Him. "What do I still lack?"
Matthew 19 : 21 (HCSB)
"If you want to be perfect," Jesus said to him, "go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me."
Matthew 19 : 22 (HCSB)
When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.
Matthew 19 : 23 (HCSB)
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!
Matthew 19 : 24 (HCSB)
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
Matthew 19 : 25 (HCSB)
When the disciples heard this, they were utterly astonished and asked, "Then who can be saved?"
Matthew 19 : 26 (HCSB)
But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Matthew 19 : 27 (HCSB)
Then Peter responded to Him, "Look, we have left everything and followed You. So what will there be for us?"
Matthew 19 : 28 (HCSB)
Jesus said to them, "I assure you: In the Messianic Age, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on 12 thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.
Matthew 19 : 29 (HCSB)
And everyone who has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, children, or fields because of My name will receive 100 times more and will inherit eternal life.
Matthew 19 : 30 (HCSB)
But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
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