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What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>They said to Him, “Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND <i>her</i> AWAY?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>He said to them, <span class="red">“Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="red">And I say to you, whoever <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>commits adultery<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>.”</span> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>But He said to them, <span class="red">“Not all men <i>can</i> accept this statement, but <i>only</i> those to whom it has been given.</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><span class="red">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 <i>also</i> eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept <i>this</i>, let him accept <i>it</i>.”</span> <p class="hdg">Jesus Blesses Children</p><p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Then <i>some</i> children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But Jesus said, <span class="red">“<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And after laying His hands on them, He departed from there. <p class="hdg">The Rich Young Ruler</p><p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And behold, someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>And He said to him, <span class="red">“Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is <i>only</i> One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><i>Then</i> he said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, <span class="red">“YOU SHALL NOT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><span class="red">HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Jesus said to him, <span class="red">“If you wish to be <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>complete, go <i>and</i> sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>And Jesus said to His disciples, <span class="red">“Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span><span class="red">And 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 the kingdom of God.”</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>And when the disciples heard <i>this</i>, they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>And looking at <i>them</i> Jesus said to them, <span class="red">“With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”</span> <p class="hdg">Many Who Are First Will Be Last</p><p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>And Jesus said to them, <span class="red">“Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span><span class="red">And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>or children or farms for My name’s sake, will receive <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>one hundred times as much, and will inherit eternal life.</span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/matthew/19-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span><span class="red">But many <i>who are</i> first will be last; and <i>the</i> last, first.</span><A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>And</i><br><span class="fnverse">2</span> Lit <i>many</i><br><span class="fnverse">3</span> Lit <i>Him</i><br><span class="fnverse">3</span> Or <i>send away</i><br><span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>send away</i><br><span class="fnverse">9</span> Or <i>sends away</i><br><span class="fnverse">9</span> Some early mss <i>makes her commit adultery</i><br><span class="fnverse">9</span> Some early mss add <i>and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery</i><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> Or <i>Permit the children</i><br><span class="fnverse">21</span> Or <i>perfect</i><br><span class="fnverse">28</span> Lit <i>the throne of His glory</i><br><span class="fnverse">29</span> One early ms adds <i>or wife</i><br><span class="fnverse">29</span> Some mss <i>many times as much</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved. 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