Matthew 19
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1When Jesus finished speaking he left Galilee and went to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan River. 2Large crowds followed him, and he healed those who were sick there.
3Some Pharisees came to test him. “Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason?” they asked.
4Jesus replied, “Haven't you read that God who created people in the beginning made them male and female?#19:4. See Genesis 1:27 and Genesis 5:2. 5He said, ‘This is the reason a man will leave his father and mother, and join with his wife, and the two shall become one.’#19:5. Literally, “one flesh.” Quoting Genesis 2:24. 6Now they're no longer two, but one. What God has joined together no one should separate.”
7“Then why did Moses give the command that a man could divorce his wife by giving her a written certificate of divorce, and sending her away?”#19:7. See Deuteronomy 24:1. they asked.
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. 9“I tell you, anyone who divorces his wife except on the grounds of sexual immorality and then marries another woman, commits adultery.”
10“If that's the situation between husband and wife, it's better not to marry!” his disciples told him.
11“Not everyone can accept this instruction,#19:11. Literally, “word.” only those it's given to,” Jesus told them. 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.”
13The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.
14But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like them!” 15He placed his hands on them to bless them, and then he left.
16A man came to Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to gain eternal life?”
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,#19:17. Literally, “enter life.” then 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, 19honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself,”#19:19. Quoting Exodus 20:12-16; Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 5:16-20. replied Jesus.
20“I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”
21Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect,#19:21. “Perfect” here has the idea of something fulfilled or complete. then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you'll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”
22When the young man heard Jesus' answer he went away very sad, because he had many possessions.
23“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said to his disciples, “rich people find it hard to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24I 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.”
25When the disciples heard this, they were very surprised, and asked, “So who can be saved?”
26Jesus looked at them and said, “From a human point of view it's impossible, but all things are possible with God.”
27Peter answered him, “Look, we've left everything and followed you. What reward will we have?”
28Jesus 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. 29All 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. 30For many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
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Matthew 19
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Concerning Divorce
1Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the part of Judea that is beyond the Jordan; 2and large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
3And Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?” 4He replied, “Have you never read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, 5and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined inseparably to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 7The Pharisees said to Him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce and send her away?” 8He said to them, “Because your hearts were hard and stubborn Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way. 9I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery#Some early mss add the phrase “...and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.”.”
10The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” 11But He said to them, “Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given. 12For there are eunuchs who have been born that way from their mother’s womb [making them incapable of consummating a marriage]; and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men [for royal service]; and there are eunuchs who have #This may refer to a personal vow of celibacy.made themselves so for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.”
Jesus Blesses Little Children
13Then children were brought to Jesus so that He might place His hands on them [for a blessing] and pray; but the disciples reprimanded them. 14But He said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15After placing His hands on them [for a blessing], He went on from there.
The Rich Young Ruler
16And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what [essentially] good thing shall I do to obtain eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?” 17Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.” 18He said to Jesus, “Which commandments?” And Jesus answered, “You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony; 19Honor your father and mother; and love your neighbor as yourself” [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others]. 20The young man said to Him, “I have kept all these things [from my youth]; what do I still lack?” 21Jesus answered him, “If you wish to be perfect [that is, have the spiritual maturity that accompanies godly character with no moral or ethical deficiencies], go and sell what you have and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].” 22But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].
23Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is difficult for a rich man [who clings to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth and status] to enter the kingdom of God.” 25When the disciples heard this, they were completely #These declarations of Jesus directly contradicted the teaching of the Pharisees that God bestows wealth on those He loves and chooses. If the rich were not automatically granted entrance to God’s kingdom, how could the common man ever be welcomed?astonished and bewildered, saying, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?” 26But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
The Disciples’ Reward
27Then Peter answered Him, saying, “Look, we have given up everything and followed You [becoming Your disciples and accepting You as Teacher and Lord]; what then will there be for us?” 28Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, in the renewal [that is, the Messianic restoration and regeneration of all things] when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you [who have followed Me, becoming My disciples] will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother #One early mss adds or wife.or children or farms for My name’s sake will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life. 30But many who are first [in this world] will be last [in the world to come]; and the last, first.
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