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.”