Old Testament

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Matthew 19:12-17 New Living Translation (NLT)

12. Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”

13. One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

14. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”

15. And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.

16. Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”

17. “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”

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