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Matthew 19:11-27 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

11. But He told them, “Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those it has been given to.

12. For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”

13. Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

14. Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.”

15. After putting His hands on them, He went on from there.

16. Just then someone came up and asked Him, “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life? ”

17. “Why do you ask Me about what is good? ” He said to him. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

18. “Which ones? ” he asked Him. Jesus answered:Do not murder;do not commit adultery;do not steal;do not bear false witness;

19. honor your father and your mother;and love your neighbor as yourself.

20. “I have kept all these,” the young man told Him. “What do I still lack? ”

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

22. When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

23. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!

24. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

25. When the disciples heard this, they were utterly astonished and asked, “Then who can be saved? ”

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

27. Then Peter responded to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You. So what will there be for us? ”

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