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But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
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For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."
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Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people;
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but Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
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And he laid his hands on them and went away.
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And behold, one came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?"
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And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments."
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He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,
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Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
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The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?"
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Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."