19:1 And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judaea beyond the Jordan;
19:1 And it came about that when Jesus had finished these words, He departed from Galilee, and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan;

19:2 and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
19:2 and great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there.

19:3 And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful (for a man) to put away his wife for every cause?
19:3 And [some] Pharisees came to Him, testing Him, and saying, "Is it lawful [for a man] to divorce his wife for any cause at all?"

19:4 And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made (them) from the beginning made them male and female,
19:4 And He answered and said, "Have you not read, that He who created [ them] from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE,

19:5 and 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?
19:5 and said, 'FOR THIS CAUSE A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE; AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'?

19:6 So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
19:6 "Consequently they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."

19:7 They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put (her) away?
19:7 They *said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND [her] AWAY?"

19:8 He 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.
19:8 He *said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart, Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.

19:9 And 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.
19:9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery."

19:10 The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
19:10 The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."

19:11 But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
19:11 But He said to them, "Not all men [can] accept this statement, but [only] those to whom it has been given.

19:12 For 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.
19:12 "For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are [also] eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept [this,] let him accept [it."]

19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
19:13 Then [some] children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

19:15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
19:15 And after laying His hands on them, He departed from there.

19:16 And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
19:16 And behold, one came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"

19:17 And 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.
19:17 And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is [only] One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."

19:18 He 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,
19:18 He *said to Him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;

19:19 Honor thy father and mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
19:19 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. "

19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?
19:20 The young man *said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"

19:21 Jesus 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.
19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go [and] sell your possessions and give to [the] poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
19:22 But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieved; for he was one who owned much property.

19:23 And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

19:24 And 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.
19:24 "And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

19:25 And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
19:25 And when the disciples heard [this,] they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?"

19:26 And Jesus looking upon (them) said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
19:26 And looking upon [them] Jesus said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

19:27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
19:27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?"

19:28 And 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.
19:28 And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

19:29 And 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.
19:29 "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, shall receive many times as much, and shall inherit eternal life.

19:30 But many shall be last (that are) first; and first (that are) last.
19:30 "But many [who are] first will be last; and [the] last, first.