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After Jesus had finished these sayings, He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

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Great crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

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Then the Pharisees came to Him, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

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He answered, “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female,

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and 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’?

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So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”

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They said to Him, “Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?”

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He said to them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.

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And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.”

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His disciples said to Him, “If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry.”

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But He said to them, “All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given.

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For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made that way by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept it, let him accept it.”

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Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

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But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

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And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

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Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”

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So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

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He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’

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‘honor your father and your mother,’ and ‘you shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”

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The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?”

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Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

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

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Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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And 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.”

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When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”

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But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”

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So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.

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But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

📖 Matthew 19 – About Marriage, Wealth, and Following Jesus

🧾 Summary of Matthew 19

In this chapter, Jesus teaches profound and controversial things about marriage, divorce, celibate living for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, children, and the radical call to leave possessions behind in order to follow Him.

Main Points:

Jesus Teaches about Divorce (verses 1–12):
- The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce.
- Jesus quoted creation: “A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife…”
- Marriage is a divine union that must not be separated by man.
- Divorce is permitted only because of sexual immorality (verse 9), but it is not encouraged.
- There are those who choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of God (spiritual celibacy).
Jesus Blesses Little Children (verses 13–15):
- The disciples tried to keep the children from coming to Jesus.
- Jesus rebuked them and said:
  “Let the little children come to Me… for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
The Rich Young Man (verses 16–30):
- A young man came and asked how to obtain eternal life.
- Jesus mentioned the commandments, and the young man felt he had kept them.
- But when told to sell his possessions and follow Jesus, he went away sorrowful.
- Jesus said:
  “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.”
- The disciples were astonished, but Jesus affirmed:
  “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
- Jesus promised that anyone who leaves everything for His sake will receive a hundredfold blessing and eternal life.

📘 Key Teachings of Matthew 19

Marriage is God’s holy plan and must not be taken lightly.
Divorce is not God’s primary will; it is allowed only because of human hardness of heart.
The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are humble and like little children.
Following Jesus means being ready to let go of worldly possessions and status.
Wealth can become an obstacle to entering the kingdom of God if it is not controlled.
What is impossible for humans can be done by the power of God.
Sacrifice for Christ will not be in vain — there is reward in this life and eternal life.

✨ The Spiritual Meaning of Matthew 19

Marriage is not merely a social bond, but a sacred divine covenant.
Jesus upholds the value of purity and faithfulness in family relationships.
A childlike attitude — sincere, trusting, and humble — is required to receive the Kingdom of Heaven.
Following Christ requires the courage to let go of anything that binds our hearts, including wealth.
Salvation is not the result of effort or morality, but a gift from God.
Our sacrifice does not escape God’s notice — He gives true reward.