Thematic Bible




Matthew 19:1 (show verse)

It came about after Jesus had finished these teachings, that he removed from Galilee, and went to that part of Judea which lay across the Jordan.

Matthew 19:2 (show verse)

A great multitude followed him, and he healed them there.

Matthew 19:3 (show verse)

Presently some of the Pharisees came up to him, and made test of him by asking, "Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for every cause?"

Matthew 19:4 (show verse)

"Have you not read." he answered, "that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said,

Matthew 19:5 (show verse)

"For this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall be one flesh?

Matthew 19:6 (show verse)

"Thus they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."

Matthew 19:7 (show verse)

They answered, "Why then did Moses command the husband to give her 'a written bill of divorce,' and so to put her away?"

Matthew 19:8 (show verse)

"Moses," said Jesus, "permitted you to divorce your wives on account of the hardness of your hearts, but from the beginning it was not so.

Matthew 19:9 (show verse)

"And I tell you that any man who divorces his wife for any cause except her unfaithfulness, and marries another woman, commits adultery."

Matthew 19:10 (show verse)

"If that is the position of a man in relation to his wife," answered the disciples, "it is better not to marry."

Matthew 19:11 (show verse)

He answered them. "Not all are accepting this teaching, but only those to whom it has been granted.

Matthew 19:12 (show verse)

"For there are eunuchs who have been such from birth; others who have been made such by men; and others who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of God. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."

Matthew 19:13 (show verse)

Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.

Matthew 19:14 (show verse)

"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."

Matthew 19:15 (show verse)

So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.

Matthew 19:16 (show verse)

But look! a certain man came up to him and asked, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

Matthew 19:17 (show verse)

"Why do you ask me about what is good?" asked Jesus. "There is but One who is good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."

Matthew 19:18 (show verse)

"Which commandments?" asked the man. Jesus replied. "Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; Thou shalt not bear false witness;

Matthew 19:19 (show verse)

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

Matthew 19:20 (show verse)

The young man answered. "I have carefully kept them all. What yet do I lack?"

Matthew 19:21 (show verse)

"If you want to be perfect," said Jesus, "go, sell your property, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

Matthew 19:22 (show verse)

But when the young man heard this teaching, he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had much property.

Matthew 19:23 (show verse)

So Jesus said to his disciples. "In solemn truth I tell you that a rich man will find it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:24 (show verse)

"I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 19:25 (show verse)

When they heard this the disciples were utterly astounded. "Who then can be saved?" they exclaimed. Jesus looked at them.

Matthew 19:26 (show verse)

"With men this is impossible," he said, "but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:27 (show verse)

Whereupon Peter said to Jesus. "Look, Master, we have forsaken everything and followed you. Now what shall be our reward?"

Matthew 19:28 (show verse)

"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus answered, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, you also who have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones, to govern the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:29 (show verse)

"And every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my sake, shall many times as much, and fall heir to eternal life.

Matthew 19:30 (show verse)

"But many who are first shall be last, and many who are last shall be first.