(GWT) Matthew 19 : 1 When Jesus finished speaking, he left Galilee and traveled along the other side of the Jordan River to the territory of Judea.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 3 Some Pharisees came to test him. They asked, "Can a man divorce his wife for any reason?"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 4 Jesus answered, "Haven't you read that the Creator made them male and female in the beginning
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 5 and that he said, 'That's why a man will leave his father and mother and will remain united with his wife, and the two will be one'?
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 6 So they are no longer two but one. Therefore, don't let anyone separate what God has joined together."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 7 The Pharisees asked him, "Why, then, did Moses order a man to give his wife a written notice to divorce her?"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 8 Jesus answered them, "Moses allowed you to divorce your wives because you're heartless. It was never this way in the beginning.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 9 I can guarantee that whoever divorces his wife for any reason other than her unfaithfulness is committing adultery if he marries another woman."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 10 The disciples said to him, "If that is the only reason a man can use to divorce his wife, it's better not to get married."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 11 He answered them, "Not everyone can do what you suggest. Only those who have that gift can.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 12 For example, some men are celibate because they were born that way. Others are celibate because they were castrated. Still others have decided to be celibate because of the kingdom of heaven. If anyone can do what you've suggested, then he should do it."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 13 Then some people brought little children to Jesus to have him bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 14 Jesus said, "Don't stop children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 15 After Jesus blessed them, he went away from there.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 16 Then a man came to Jesus and said, "Teacher, what good deed should I do to gain eternal life?"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 17 Jesus said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you want to enter into life, obey the commandments."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 18 "Which commandments?" the man asked. Jesus said, "Never murder. Never commit adultery. Never steal. Never give false testimony.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 19 Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as you love yourself."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 20 The young man replied, "I have obeyed all these commandments. What else do I need to do?"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, sell what you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad because he owned a lot of property.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 23 Jesus said to his disciples, "I can guarantee this truth: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 24 I can guarantee again that 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."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 25 He amazed his disciples more than ever when they heard this. "Then who can be saved?" they asked.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 26 Jesus looked at them and said, "It is impossible for people [to save themselves], but everything is possible for God."
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 27 Then Peter replied to him, "Look, we've given up everything to follow you. What will we get out of it?"
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 28 Jesus said to them, "I can guarantee this truth: When the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne in the world to come, you, my followers, will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 29 And everyone who gave up homes, brothers or sisters, father, mother, children, or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.
(GWT) Matthew 19 : 30 However, many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.