Matthew 19 - Compare Translations
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Matthew 19:1
KJVAnd it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
WEBWhen Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
YLTAnd it came to pass, when Jesus finished these words, he removed from Galilee, and did come to the borders of Judea, beyond the Jordan,
Matthew 19:2
KJVAnd great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
WEBGreat multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.
YLTand great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.
Matthew 19:3
KJVThe 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?
WEBPharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
YLTAnd the Pharisees came near to him, tempting him, and saying to him, `Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?'
Matthew 19:4
KJVAnd he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
WEBHe answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,
YLTAnd he answering said to them, `Did ye not read, that He who made [them], from the beginning a male and a female made them,
Matthew 19:5
KJVAnd said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
WEBand said, ‘For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?’
YLTand said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and cleave to his wife, and they shall be -- the two -- for one flesh?
Matthew 19:6
KJVWherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
WEBSo that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart.”
YLTso that they are no more two, but one flesh; what therefore God did join together, let no man put asunder.'
Matthew 19:7
KJVThey say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
WEBThey asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and divorce her?”
YLTThey say to him, `Why then did Moses command to give a roll of divorce, and to put her away?'
Matthew 19:8
KJVHe 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.
WEBHe said to them, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so.
YLTHe saith to them -- `Moses for your stiffness of heart did suffer you to put away your wives, but from the beginning it hath not been so.
Matthew 19:9
KJVAnd 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.
WEBI tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery.”
YLT`And I say to you, that, whoever may put away his wife, if not for whoredom, and may marry another, doth commit adultery; and he who did marry her that hath been put away, doth commit adultery.'
Matthew 19:10
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Matthew 19:11
KJVBut he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
WEBBut he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
YLTAnd he said to them, `All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
Matthew 19:12
KJVFor 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.
WEBFor there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
YLTfor there are eunuchs who from the mother's womb were so born; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who kept themselves eunuchs because of the reign of the heavens: he who is able to receive [it] -- let him receive.'
Matthew 19:13
KJVThen were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
WEBThen little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
YLTThen were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
Matthew 19:14
KJVBut Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
WEBBut Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
YLTBut Jesus said, `Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'
Matthew 19:15
KJVAnd he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
WEBHe laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
YLTand having laid on them [his] hands, he departed thence.
Matthew 19:16
KJVAnd, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
WEBBehold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”
YLTAnd lo, one having come near, said to him, `Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have life age-during?'
Matthew 19:17
KJVAnd 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.
WEBHe said to him, “Why do you call me good?No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
YLTAnd he said to him, `Why me dost thou call good? no one [is] good except One -- God; but if thou dost will to enter into the life, keep the commands.'
Matthew 19:18
KJVHe 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,
WEBHe said to him, “Which ones?”
YLTHe saith to him, `What kind?' And Jesus said, `Thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,
Matthew 19:19
KJVHonour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
WEB‘Honor your father and your mother.’ And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
YLThonour thy father and mother, and, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.'
Matthew 19:20
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Matthew 19:21
KJVJesus 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.
WEBJesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
YLTJesus said to him, `If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.'
Matthew 19:22
KJVBut when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
WEBBut when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
YLTAnd the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions;
Matthew 19:23
KJVThen said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
WEBJesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
YLTand Jesus said to his disciples, `Verily I say to you, that hardly shall a rich man enter into the reign of the heavens;
Matthew 19:24
KJVAnd 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.
WEBAgain I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
YLTand again I say to you, it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to go, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.'
Matthew 19:25
KJVWhen his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
WEBWhen the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
YLTAnd his disciples having heard, were amazed exceedingly, saying, `Who, then, is able to be saved?'
Matthew 19:26
KJVBut Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
WEBLooking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
YLTAnd Jesus having earnestly beheld, said to them, `With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'
Matthew 19:27
KJVThen answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
WEBThen Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
YLTThen Peter answering said to him, `Lo, we did leave all, and follow thee, what then shall we have?'
Matthew 19:28
KJVAnd 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.
WEBJesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
YLTAnd Jesus said to them, `Verily I say to you, that ye who did follow me, in the regeneration, when the Son of Man may sit upon a throne of his glory, shall sit -- ye also -- upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel;
Matthew 19:29
KJVAnd 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.
WEBEveryone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.
YLTand every one who left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or fields, for my name's sake, an hundredfold shall receive, and life age-during shall inherit;
Matthew 19:30
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