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Matthew 19 Summary
Divorce and the Rich Young Man
Jesus departs Galilee and comes into the coasts of Judaea, where great multitudes follow and he heals them. The Pharisees tempt him by asking if it is lawful to put away a wife for every cause; Jesus answers that God made them male and female, and what God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. He explains that except for fornication, whoever puts away his wife and marries another commits adultery. Later, a young man asks what good thing he must do to have eternal life; Jesus tells him to keep the commandments and, if he will be perfect, to sell what he has, give to the poor, and follow him. The young man departs sorrowful, for he has great possessions.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 19:4-6
“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”
Matthew 19:9
“And 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.”
Matthew 19:21-22
“Jesus 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.”
Matthew 19:24
“And 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.”
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