Matthew 19

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1And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judæa beyond Jordan;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And great multitudes followed him; and many believed on him, and he healed them there.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

The Pharisees came also unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read that he who made man at the beginning made him, male and female,
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave unto his wife; and they twain shall be one flesh?
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

6Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

7They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

They said unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement and to put her away?
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

He said 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.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another committeth adultery; and whoso marrieth her that is put away doth commit adultery.
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

His disciples said unto him, If the case of the man be so with a wife, it is not good to marry.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

11But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

But he said unto them, All cannot receive this saying; it is not for them save to whom it is given.
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

For 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, let him receive my sayings.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them, saying, There is no need, for Jesus hath said, Such shall be saved.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

But Jesus said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
IV v. 14 (Inspired Version, 1867)

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

And he laid hands on them and departed thence.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

And, behold, one came and said, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
IV v. 16 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

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,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18

He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

Honor thy father and mother. And, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go, sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me.
IV v. 21 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

And 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 the kingdom of God.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

When his disciples heard this, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

But Jesus beheld their thoughts and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but if they will forsake all things for my sake, with God whatsoever things I speak are possible.
IV v. 26 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

And Jesus said unto them, Verily, I say unto you that ye who have followed me shall, in the resurrection, when the Son of Man shall come sitting on the throne of his glory, ye shall also sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

And everyone that has forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold and shall inherit everlasting life.
IV v. 29 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30

But many of the first shall be last, and the last first.
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan.
v. 2
And great multitudes followed him; and many believed on him, and he healed them there.
v. 3
The Pharisees came also unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
v. 4
And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read that he who made man at the beginning made him, male and female,
v. 5
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave unto his wife; and they twain shall be one flesh?
v. 7
They said unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement and to put her away?
v. 8
He said 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.
v. 9
And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another committeth adultery; and whoso marrieth her that is put away doth commit adultery.
v. 10
His disciples said unto him, If the case of the man be so with a wife, it is not good to marry.
v. 11
But he said unto them, All cannot receive this saying; it is not for them save to whom it is given.
v. 12
For 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, let him receive my sayings.
v. 13
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them, saying, There is no need, for Jesus hath said, Such shall be saved.
v. 14
But Jesus said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
v. 15
And he laid hands on them and departed thence.
v. 16
And, behold, one came and said, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
v. 18
He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
v. 19
Honor thy father and mother. And, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
v. 21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go, sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me.
v. 24
And 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 the kingdom of God.
v. 25
When his disciples heard this, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
v. 26
But Jesus beheld their thoughts and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but if they will forsake all things for my sake, with God whatsoever things I speak are possible.
v. 28
And Jesus said unto them, Verily, I say unto you that ye who have followed me shall, in the resurrection, when the Son of Man shall come sitting on the throne of his glory, ye shall also sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
v. 29
And everyone that has forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold and shall inherit everlasting life.
v. 30
But many of the first shall be last, and the last first.