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Matthew 19:1 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished those sayings, he got him from Galilee, and came in to the coasts of Jewry beyond Jordan;
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus resides in
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys toward jerusalem to attend the passover; heals many who are diseased, and teaches the people (in peraea)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It applies to the territory east of the jordan river in
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys toward jerusalem to attend the passover; heals many who are diseased, and teaches the people (in peraea)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It applies to the territory east of the jordan river in
Matthew 19:2 (show verse)
and much people followed him, and he healed them there.
Matthew 19:3 (show verse)
Then came unto him the Pharisees to tempt him, and said to him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for all manner of causes?"
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Divorce » Sought on slight grounds
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Snares laid » For Christ
Divorce » Sought on slight grounds
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Snares laid » For Christ
Matthew 19:4 (show verse)
He answered, and said unto them, "Have ye not read, how that he which made man at the beginning, made them man and woman?
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Forbidden
Home » Polygamy » Forbidden
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Polygamy » Forbidden
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Home » Polygamy » Forbidden
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Polygamy » Forbidden
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Matthew 19:5 (show verse)
and said, 'For this thing, shall a man leave father and mother, and cleave unto his wife, and they twain shall be one flesh.'
Matthew 19:6 (show verse)
Wherefore now are they not twain, but one flesh. Let not man therefore put asunder, that which God hath coupled together."
Divorce » Law of marriage against
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Indissoluble during the joint lives of the parties
Marriage » Expressed by » Joining together
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Indissoluble during the joint lives of the parties
Marriage » Expressed by » Joining together
Matthew 19:7 (show verse)
Then said they to him, "Why did Moses command to give unto her a testimonial of divorcement, and to put her away?"
Divorce » Why moses allowed divorce
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Divorce
Home » Polygamy » Divorce
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » The jews » Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Divorce
Home » Polygamy » Divorce
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » The jews » Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts
Matthew 19:8 (show verse)
He said 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.
Divorce » Why moses allowed divorce
Divorce » Permitted » On account of hardness of heart
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » The jews » Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts
Divorce » Permitted » On account of hardness of heart
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » The jews » Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts
Matthew 19:9 (show verse)
I say therefore unto you, whosoever putteth away his wife, except it be for fornication, and marrieth another, breaketh wedlock. And whosoever marrieth her which is divorced, doth commit adultery."
Adultery » General references to
Adultery » Who commits adultery
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Forbidden » Except » Adultery
Foes of the home » Adultery
Home » Foes of the home » Adultery
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Adultery » Who commits adultery
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Forbidden » Except » Adultery
Foes of the home » Adultery
Home » Foes of the home » Adultery
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To dwell with them for life
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Matthew 19:10 (show verse)
Then said his disciples to him, "If the matter be so between man and wife, then is it not good to marry."
Matthew 19:11 (show verse)
He said unto them, "All men cannot away with that saying, save they to whom it is given.
Matthew 19:12 (show verse)
There are chaste, which were so born out of their mother's belly. And there are chaste, which be made chaste of men. And there be chaste, which have made themselves chaste for the kingdom of heavens' sake. He that can take it, let him take it."
Asceticism » Instances of the practice of » Those who practiced celibacy "for the kingdom of heaven's sake,"
Eunuch » Those who voluntarily became (continent, probably) for the kingdom of heaven's sake
Eunuchs » What type of eunuchs there are
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Eunuch » Those who voluntarily became (continent, probably) for the kingdom of heaven's sake
Eunuchs » What type of eunuchs there are
Jesus Christ » History of » Interprets the law concerning marriage and divorce (in peraea)
Matthew 19:13 (show verse)
Then were brought to him young children, that he should put his hands on them and pray. And his disciples rebuked them.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the disciples in forbidding children to be brought to jesus
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Defender of the weak » Little children
Hand » In blessing children
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bring them to Christ
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Weak » Defender of the » Little children
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Defender of the weak » Little children
Hand » In blessing children
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bring them to Christ
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Weak » Defender of the » Little children
Matthew 19:14 (show verse)
But Jesus said unto them, "Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For forbidding children to be brought to him
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
Children » Esteemed highly
Children » Blessed by jesus
Children » Future state of
Defender of the weak » Little children
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bring them to Christ
Weak » Defender of the » Little children
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
Children » Esteemed highly
Children » Blessed by jesus
Children » Future state of
Defender of the weak » Little children
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bring them to Christ
Weak » Defender of the » Little children
Matthew 19:15 (show verse)
And when he had put his hands on them, he departed thence.
Matthew 19:16 (show verse)
And behold, one came, and said unto him, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
Christ, character of » Good
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Good master
Salvation » Conditions of
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The goodness of the lord » There being none that do good
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Good master
Salvation » Conditions of
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The goodness of the lord » There being none that do good
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:17 (show verse)
He said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, and that is, God: But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Divine Requirements » General references to
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » None good but he
God, Goodness of » Is part of his character
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Salvation » Conditions of
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The goodness of the lord » There being none that do good
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being alone good
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Divine Requirements » General references to
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » None good but he
God, Goodness of » Is part of his character
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Salvation » Conditions of
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The goodness of the lord » There being none that do good
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being alone good
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:18 (show verse)
The other said, "Which?" And Jesus said, "Thou shalt not kill: thou shalt not break wedlock. Thou shall not steal: thou shalt not bear false witness.
Adultery » Not committing adultery
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Decalogue » See commandments
Evidence » Laws concerning
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Murder » Forbidden
Salvation » Conditions of
Theft » Not stealing
Violence » Not performing violence
Witness » Not bearing false witness
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Decalogue » See commandments
Evidence » Laws concerning
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Murder » Forbidden
Salvation » Conditions of
Theft » Not stealing
Violence » Not performing violence
Witness » Not bearing false witness
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:19 (show verse)
Honour father and mother: and thou shalt love thine neighbor as thyself."
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Decalogue » See commandments
Honor » Who to honor
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Parents » Honoring your parents
Salvation » Conditions of
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Decalogue » See commandments
Honor » Who to honor
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Parents » Honoring your parents
Salvation » Conditions of
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:20 (show verse)
And the young man said unto him, "I have observed all these things from my youth, what lack I yet?"
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Obedience » Instances of » The rich young man
Salvation » Conditions of
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Obedience » Instances of » The rich young man
Salvation » Conditions of
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:21 (show verse)
And Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Giving up all for Christ
Charity » The reward for being charitable
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Following » Following the lord
Gain through loss » Loss of earthly treasures secures spiritual
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Benevolence
Perfection » Implies » Entire devotedness
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
The poor » Relieve
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
Salvation » Conditions of
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Giving up all for Christ
Charity » The reward for being charitable
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Following » Following the lord
Gain through loss » Loss of earthly treasures secures spiritual
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Benevolence
Perfection » Implies » Entire devotedness
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
The poor » Relieve
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
Salvation » Conditions of
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:22 (show verse)
When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning. For he had great possessions.
Counsel » Instances of » By the rich young ruler
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
Impenitence » Instances of » The rich young man
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Riches » Often lead to » Rejecting Christ
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich young ruler
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
Impenitence » Instances of » The rich young man
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Riches » Often lead to » Rejecting Christ
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Matthew 19:23 (show verse)
Then Jesus said then unto his disciples: "Verily I say unto you, it is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
earthly Riches » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
earthly Riches » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Matthew 19:24 (show verse)
And moreover 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."
Animals » Names of » Camels
Camels » Referred to in illustrations by Christ
Church » Kingdom of God
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Camels » Referred to in illustrations by Christ
Church » Kingdom of God
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Matthew 19:25 (show verse)
When his disciples heard that, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, "Who then can be saved?"
Matthew 19:26 (show verse)
Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
The Almighty » Power of God » Is infinite
Attributes of God » Power of God » Is infinite
God » Mercy of » Omnipotence of
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
Power » Of God » All things possible to
God, Power of » All things possible to
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Attributes of God » Power of God » Is infinite
God » Mercy of » Omnipotence of
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
Power » Of God » All things possible to
God, Power of » All things possible to
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Matthew 19:27 (show verse)
Then answered Peter, and said to him, "Behold we have forsaken all, and have followed thee: what shall we have therefore?"
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Yet inclined to be self-seeking
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Yet inclined to be self-seeking
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Forsake all for Christ
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Self-denial » Instances of » In forsaking all and following jesus
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Yet inclined to be self-seeking
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Forsake all for Christ
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Self-denial » Instances of » In forsaking all and following jesus
Matthew 19:28 (show verse)
Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say to you, When the son of man shall sit in the seat of his majesty, ye which follow me in the second generation shall sit also upon twelve seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
Apostles » Authority of » See commission of, above, and
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Giving up all for Christ
Christ » Glory of » Shared by his believers
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Illustrative of the last judgment
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Glory » Christ's » Shared by his believers
the Reward of saints » Described as » Sitting in judgment with Christ
Self-denial » Reward of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Giving up all for Christ
Christ » Glory of » Shared by his believers
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Illustrative of the last judgment
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Glory » Christ's » Shared by his believers
the Reward of saints » Described as » Sitting in judgment with Christ
Self-denial » Reward of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Matthew 19:29 (show verse)
And whosoever forsaketh houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake; the same shall receive a hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Giving up all for Christ
Christ » Sake, for his » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
For Christ's sake » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Gain through loss » Self-sacrifice a paying investment
Husbands' » Duties of, not to interfere with their duties to Christ
for Jesus' sake » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Eternal life » Saints » Shall inherit
Marriage » Obligations under, inferior to duty to God
Self-denial » Reward of
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Christ » Sake, for his » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
For Christ's sake » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Gain through loss » Self-sacrifice a paying investment
Husbands' » Duties of, not to interfere with their duties to Christ
for Jesus' sake » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Eternal life » Saints » Shall inherit
Marriage » Obligations under, inferior to duty to God
Self-denial » Reward of
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Matthew 19:30 (show verse)
Many that are first, shall be last; and the last shall be first.