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But he said unto them, Everyone cannot receive this word, except
those unto whom it is given.
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For there are some eunuchs who were so born from
their mother’s womb; and there are some eunuchs who were made eunuchs of men; and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs because of the kingdom of the heavens. He that is able to receive
it, let him receive
it.
13
Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put
his hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
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But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
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And he laid
his hands on them and departed from there.
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And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?
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And he said unto him, Why dost thou call me good?
There is none good but one,
that is, God, but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
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He said unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt not murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
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Honour thy father and
thy mother, and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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The young man said unto him, All these things I have kept from my youth up; what do I lack?
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Jesus said unto him, If thou desire to be perfect, go
and sell what thou hast and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come
and follow me.