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 ; 2and great multitudes 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 ? 4And he answered and said , Have ye not read, that he who made them from the beginning 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 ? 6So that they are no more two , but one flesh . What therefore God hath joined together , let not man put asunder. 7They say unto him , Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put 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 . 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 . 10The disciples say unto him , If the case of the man is so with his wife , it is not expedient to marry . 11But he said unto them , Not all men can receive this saying , but they to whom it is 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 .
Jesus Blesses Little Children
13Then were there brought unto him little children , that he should lay his hands on them , and pray : and the disciples rebuked them . 14But Jesus said , Suffer the little children , and forbid them not , to come unto me : for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven . 15And he laid his hands on them , and departed thence .
The Rich Young Ruler
16And behold , one came to him and said , Teacher , what good thing shall I do , that I may 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 . 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 , 19Honor thy father and thy mother ; and , Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself . 20The young man saith unto him , All these things have I observed : what lack I yet ? 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 . 22But when the young man heard the saying , he went away sorrowful ; for he was one that had great possessions . 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 . 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 . 25And when the disciples heard it , they were astonished exceedingly , saying , Who then can be saved ? 26And Jesus looking upon them said to them , With men this is impossible; 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 ? 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 . 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 . 30But many shall be last that are first ; and first that are last .