Thematic Bible




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;

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?"

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?

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."

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?"

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.

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."

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."

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.

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."

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?"

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."

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.

Matthew 19:19 (show verse)

Honour father and mother: and thou shalt love thine neighbor as thyself."

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?"

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."

Matthew 19:22 (show verse)

When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning. For he had great possessions.

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.

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."

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."

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?"

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.

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.

Matthew 19:30 (show verse)

Many that are first, shall be last; and the last shall be first.