10. The disciples said, “If that's how it is between a man and a woman, it's better not to get married.”
11. Jesus told them, “Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.
12. Some people are unable to marry because of birth defects or because of what someone has done to their bodies. Others stay single for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who can accept this teaching should do so.”
13. Some people brought their children to Jesus, so that he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him.
14. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don't try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom.”
15. After Jesus had placed his hands on the children, he left.
16. A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?”
17. Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. If you want to have eternal life, you must obey his commandments.”
18. “Which ones?” the man asked.Jesus answered, “Do not murder. Be faithful in marriage. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others.
19. Respect your father and mother. And love others as much as you love yourself.”
20. The young man said, “I have obeyed all these. What else must I do?”
21. Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”
22. When the young man heard this, he was sad, because he was very rich.
23. Jesus said to his disciples, “It's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven!
24. In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom.”
25. When the disciples heard this, they were greatly surprised and asked, “How can anyone ever be saved?”
26. Jesus looked straight at them and said, “There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything.”