Matthew 19

1And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;

1When Jesus finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea on the other side of the Jordan River.

2and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

2Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

3And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

3Some Pharisees came to test him, asking, 'Is it legal for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all?'

4And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,

4Jesus answered, 'Haven’t you read that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female?'

5and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?

5And he said, 'This is why a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one person.'

6So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

6So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore, no human should separate what God has joined together.

7They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away?

7They asked him, 'Then why did Moses command that a man could give his wife a divorce certificate and send her away?'

8He saith unto them, Moses for your hardness of heart suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it hath not been so.

8Jesus told them, 'Moses allowed you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard, but it was not that way from the beginning.'

9And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth her when she is put away committeth adultery.

9'I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual unfaithfulness, and marries another woman, commits adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.'

10The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.

10The disciples said to him, 'If that is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.'

11But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.

11Jesus replied, 'Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it has been given.'

12For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

12'For some are born as eunuchs, others are made eunuchs by people, and others choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone who can accept this, accept it.'

13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

13Then people brought little children to Jesus so he could place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples told them to stop.

14But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

14But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these.'

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

15After he placed his hands on them, he left that place.

16And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

16Then a man came up to Jesus and asked, 'Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?'

17And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

17Jesus said to him, 'Why are you asking me about what is good? There is only One who is good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.'

18He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

18'Which ones?' the man asked. Jesus answered, 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony,'

19Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

19'honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.'

20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?

20The young man said to him, 'I have kept all of these. What am I still missing?'

21Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

21Jesus told him, 'If you want to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.'

22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.

22When the young man heard this, he went away sad because he was very wealthy.

23And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

23Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.'

24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

24'In fact, 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.'

25And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?

25When the disciples heard this, they were completely shocked and asked, 'Then who can be saved?'

26And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

26Jesus looked at them and said, 'This is impossible for human beings, but with God all things are possible.'

27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

27Then Peter spoke up, 'Look, we have left everything to follow you. What will we get?'

28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

28Jesus said to them, 'I tell you the truth, when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who followed me will also sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.'

29And every one that hath left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life.

29'And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or farms for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.'

30But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last.

30'But many who are first now will be last, and those who are last will be first.'