Matthew 19:13–26 · BSB
19:13
Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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19:15
And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.
19:16
Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”
19:17
“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
19:18
“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
19:19
honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’”
19:20
“All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?”
19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
19:22
When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
19:23
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
19:24
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
19:25
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
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