Matthew 19:16-26
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14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.Select Matthew 19:14
15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.Select Matthew 19:15
16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?Select Matthew 19:16
17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.Select Matthew 19:17
18He 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,Select Matthew 19:18
19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.Select Matthew 19:19
20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?Select Matthew 19:20
21Jesus 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 heaven: and come and follow me.Select Matthew 19:21
22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.Select Matthew 19:22
23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.Select Matthew 19:23
24And 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 God.Select Matthew 19:24
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?Select Matthew 19:25
26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.Select Matthew 19:26
27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?Select Matthew 19:27
28And 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.Select Matthew 19:28
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19:16 Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”
19:17 He said to him, “Why do you call me good?No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
19:18 He said to him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder.’ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ‘You shall not steal.’ ‘You shall not offer false testimony.’
19:19 ‘Honor your father and mother.’And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
19:20 The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
19:21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
19:23 Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
19:24 Again I tell 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.”
19:25 When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
19:26 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
ASV
19:16 And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have 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.
19:18 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,
19:19 Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?
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.
19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
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.
19:24 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.
19:25 And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then 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.
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