Matthew 19
King James Version · 30 verses · 649 cross-references linking it to 254 other chapters
Explore Matthew 19 in the interactive map- 1And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan;8 cross-references: John 10:40, Matthew 19:1–9, Mark 10:1–12, Matthew 7:28
- 2And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.9 cross-references: Matthew 12:15, Matthew 14:35–36, Mark 6:55–56, Matthew 15:30–31, Matthew 9:35–36
- 3The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?22 cross-references: Mark 10:2, Hebrews 3:9, Matthew 22:35, Luke 11:53–54, John 8:6
- 4And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,28 cross-references: Genesis 2:23, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2, Malachi 2:15, Luke 10:26
- 5And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?24 cross-references: Genesis 2:21–24, 1 Corinthians 7:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Ephesians 5:31, Mark 10:5–9
- 6Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.8 cross-references: Mark 10:9, Hebrews 13:4, Romans 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:10–14, Ephesians 5:28
- 7They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?11 cross-references: Deuteronomy 24:1–4, Matthew 5:31, Mark 10:4, Malachi 2:16, Matthew 1:19
- 8He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.17 cross-references: Malachi 2:13–14, Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:5, Zechariah 7:12, Matthew 3:15
- 9And 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.19 cross-references: Matthew 5:32, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10–13, Mark 10:11–12
- 10His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.14 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 7:32–35, Proverbs 5:15–19, Proverbs 18:22, 1 Timothy 5:11–15, 1 Corinthians 7:1–2
- 11But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.8 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Matthew 13:11, 1 Corinthians 7:7–9
- 12For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.9 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 7:32–38, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Isaiah 56:3–4, Isaiah 39:7, 1 Corinthians 9:15
- 13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.22 cross-references: Mark 10:13–16, Luke 18:15–17, Matthew 18:2–5, Acts 2:39, 1 Corinthians 7:14
- 14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.17 cross-references: Matthew 18:3, Luke 18:16–17, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Mark 10:14, Matthew 11:25
- 15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.5 cross-references: 2 Timothy 3:15, Mark 10:16, Isaiah 40:11, 1 Corinthians 7:14
- 16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?42 cross-references: Mark 10:17–30, Jude 1:21, John 3:15, Matthew 25:46, Luke 18:18–30
- 17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.28 cross-references: Leviticus 18:5, Luke 10:26–28, Galatians 3:11–13, Romans 10:5, 1 Samuel 2:2
- 18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,21 cross-references: Deuteronomy 5:16–21, Mark 10:19, James 2:10–11, Galatians 3:10, Exodus 20:12–17
- 19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.23 cross-references: Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 5:16, Matthew 22:39, Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4–6
- 20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?15 cross-references: Galatians 3:24, Philippians 3:6, Mark 10:20–21, Luke 18:21–22, Romans 3:19–23
- 21Jesus 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.49 cross-references: Mark 10:21, Luke 18:22, Luke 12:33, Luke 14:33, Acts 2:45
- 22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.22 cross-references: Matthew 6:24, Ezekiel 33:31, Matthew 13:22, Ephesians 5:5, Matthew 16:26
- 23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.36 cross-references: 1 Timothy 6:9–10, Matthew 13:22, Mark 10:23, James 5:1–4, Luke 18:24
- 24And 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.13 cross-references: John 5:44, Matthew 19:26, Luke 18:25, Mark 10:24–25, Jeremiah 13:23
- 25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?7 cross-references: Matthew 24:22, Romans 10:13, Luke 13:23–24, Mark 13:20, Romans 11:5–7
- 26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.29 cross-references: Jeremiah 32:27, Luke 1:37, Job 42:2, Luke 18:27, Mark 10:27
- 27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?25 cross-references: Philippians 3:8, Luke 5:11, Luke 18:28, Mark 1:17–20, Mark 10:28
- 28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.62 cross-references: Luke 22:28–30, Matthew 25:31, 1 Corinthians 6:2–3, Revelation 20:4, 2 Peter 3:13
- 29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.47 cross-references: Luke 18:29–30, Mark 10:29–30, Philippians 3:8, Luke 14:26, Matthew 16:25
- 30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.23 cross-references: Luke 13:30, Matthew 20:16, Mark 10:31, Luke 18:13–14, Romans 5:20–21
Explained connections
- The two become one flesh
Genesis explains marriage: a man leaves his parents, is joined to his wife, and they become one flesh. Jesus quotes it and draws the conclusion: what God has joined, no one should separate.
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People in Matthew 19
Jesus Christ, God, Moses, Simon Peter