Matthew 19:11-21

11 But He said to them, "1Not all men can accept this statement, but 2only those to whom it has been given.
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."

Jesus Blesses Little Children

13 3Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But Jesus said, "4Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for 5the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
15 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.

The Rich Young Ruler

16 6And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain 7eternal life?"
17 And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but 8if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."
18 Then he said to Him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "9YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;
19 10HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and 11YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"
21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and 12sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have 13treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

Cross References 13

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 7:7f
  • 2. Matthew 13:11
  • 3. Matthew 19:13-15: {Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17}
  • 4. Matthew 18:3; Mark 10:15; Luke 18:17; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 1 Peter 2:2
  • 5. Matthew 5:3
  • 6. Matthew 19:16-29: {Mark 10:17-30; Luke 18:18-30;} Luke 10:25-28
  • 7. Matthew 25:46
  • 8. Leviticus 18:5; Nehemiah 9:29; Ezekiel 20:21
  • 9. Exodus 20:13-16; Deuteronomy 5:17-20
  • 10. Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16
  • 11. Leviticus 19:18
  • 12. Luke 12:33; Luke 16:9; Acts 2:45; Acts 4:34
  • 13. Matthew 6:20

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