Matthew 19
Teaching About Divorce
1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; Parallel theme: John 10:40
2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:4, 10:20, 11:22, Psalms 45:10, 63:8, Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 6:16, 7:2, 7:4, Ephesians 5:31 +5
6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. References God: Proverbs 2:17, Mark 10:9, Hebrews 13:4. Parallel theme: Malachi 2:14, Romans 7:2, Ephesians 5:28
7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:32, Genesis 20:3, Jeremiah 3:1, 3:8, Ezekiel 16:15, 16:29, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 5:1, 7:4, 7:39 +5
10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
Jesus Blesses the Children
13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. Parallel theme: Acts 2:39
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. References Jesus: Matthew 11:25. Kingdom: Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:14. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 14:20
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
The Rich Young Man
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Witness: Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20. Parallel theme: Galatians 3:10
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love: Matthew 22:39, Leviticus 19:18. Parallel theme: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).: and come and follow me. References Jesus: Matthew 19:28, Mark 10:21, Luke 18:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:48, Luke 9:23, 12:33, 14:33, John 10:27, 12:26, Acts 2:45 +5
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history. of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Matthew 19:26, John 5:44. Kingdom: Luke 18:25. Parallel theme: Matthew 23:24, Jeremiah 13:23
25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? Salvation: Matthew 24:22, Romans 10:13
26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. References Jesus: Mark 10:27. References God: Psalms 62:11, Jeremiah 32:17, 32:27, Luke 1:37, 18:27. Parallel theme: Genesis 18:14, Numbers 11:23, Job 42:2, Zechariah 8:6 +5
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:11, 6:33, 10:22, 16:25, Luke 6:22, 14:26, John 15:19, Acts 9:16, Philippians 3:8, 1 Peter 4:14 +5
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Parallel theme: Matthew 20:16, Mark 10:31, Luke 13:30