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Ferrar Fentons 'Holy Bible in Modern English. All spelling, punctuation and formatting maintained through-out. Verse ordering follows the King James version for clarity and necessary organization of the verses.

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RF MAT 19:1 Marriage and Divorce.
Then it occurred that when Jesus had finished these discourses, He removed from Galilee, and went into the borders of Judea, across the Jordan;
RF MAT 19:2 and great crowds following Him, He cured them there.
RF MAT 19:3 And the Pharisees came to put Him to the test; and they asked Him, "Is it legal for a man to divorce his wife for any fault?"
RF MAT 19:4 In reply to them He asked: "Have you not read that the One Who made them, made them from the beginning male and female,
RF MAT 19:5 and said, FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLING TO HIS WIFE, AND THEY TWO SHALL BECOME AS ONE PERSON? 1
RF MAT 19:6 They are therefore no longer two, but a single body. What then God has united, let it not be separated by man."
RF MAT 19:7 "Why then," they asked, "did Moses order the giving of a decree of divorce and separation?"
RF MAT 19:8 "Moses," He answered them, "having regard to the grossness of your natures, allowed you to divorce your wives; but it was not so from the beginning.
RF MAT 19:9 I therefore tell you that if any one dismisses his wife, unless for fornication, and marries another, he commits adultery."2
RF MAT 19:10 His own disciples then remarked, "If this is the condition of the husband and wife, marriage would not be bearable."
RF MAT 19:11 Proceeding, however, He told them: "All cannot accept this doctrine; indeed none but these to whom it is granted.
RF MAT 19:12 Still there are single-beders who were born so from their mothers; and there are single-beders who have been made so by men; while there are others who keep themselves single for the Kingdom of Heaven's sake. The one who can avail himself of it, let him do so."
RF MAT 19:13 Welcoming the Children.
Then children were brought to Him, in order that He might lay His hands upon them and pray; but the disciples forbade them.
RF MAT 19:14 Jesus, however, said, "Allow the little ones, and do not prevent their coming to Me; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
RF MAT 19:15 And having laid His hands upon them, He went away.
RF MAT 19:16 The Rich Young Man.
Now, it happened that one approached Him, and said, "Teacher! What beneficent act shall I do, in order that I may secure everlasting life?
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1. Gen 2:24.
2. Note.—I omit the clause, "And he who marries the divorced woman commits adultery," because it is only a comment of an ancient transcriber, as proved by the oldest MSS. of the Gospel. See Bishop Westcott and Hort's Greek Testament.—F.F.
RF MAT 19:17 "Why," He said in reply to him, "have you asked Me about beneficence?—beneficence is single! There is but One alone Who is beneficent. But if you would enter into life, keep the commands."
RF MAT 19:18 "How many?" he asked. Jesus replied, Do NOT MURDER; Do NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; DO NOT STEAL; DO NOT COMMIT PERJURY;
RF MAT 19:19 HONOUR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and, LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOUR OWN SELF.1
RF MAT 19:20 "All these," said the young man in reply to Him, "I have observed from my childhood: what more do I need?"
RF MAT 19:21 "If you wish to be perfect," Jesus then said to him, "go away, sell all your possessions, and hand over to the poor and you will secure a treasure in heaven; and then become a follower of Mine!"
RF MAT 19:22 Having heard that advice, however, the young man departed, greatly grieved; for he was the owner of vast possessions.
RF MAT 19:23 The Barrier of Wealth.
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "I tell you indeed, that the wealthy will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty!
RF MAT 19:24 I can tell you more: it is easier for a camel to pass through a narrow doorway, than for a wealthy man to gain admittance to the Kingdom of God!"
RF MAT 19:25 When the disciples heard this, they were profoundly astonished, exclaiming, "Who then can be saved?"
RF MAT 19:26 Jesus, however, fixing His eyes upon them, replied, "By human power this is impossible; but by Divine power all is possible."
RF MAT 19:27 "Why," remarked Peter, in reply, "we have left all, and followed You; what then will be for us?"
RF MAT 19:28 "I tell you indeed," said Jesus to them, "that you who followed Me, in the new birth when the Son of Man will sit upon the throne of His majesty, shall then sit upon twelve thrones, reigning over the twelve tribes of Israel.
RF MAT 19:29 And all who forsake houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, on account of My Name, will receive a hundred times more; and shall inherit everlasting life.
RF MAT 19:30 But many of the first will be last, and the last first.
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Exodus 20.12-17




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AKJV ROM 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?



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