King James Bible

New American Standard Bible 1995

1And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

1When Jesus had finished these words, He departed from Galilee and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan;

2And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

2and large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

3The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

3Some Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all?"

4And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

4And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE,

5And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

5and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH '?

6Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

6"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."

7They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

7They said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY?"

8He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

8He 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.

9And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

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

10His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

10The disciples said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."

11But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

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

12For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

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."

13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

13Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

14But 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."

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

15After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.

16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

16And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"

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.

17And 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."

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,

18Then 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;

19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

19HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

20The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"

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.

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

22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

22But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

23And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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.

24"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."

25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

25When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?"

26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

26And looking at them Jesus said to them, "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

27Then Peter said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?"

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.

28And 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.

29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

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

30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

30"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.

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