Matthew 19 Updates

Matthew 19:1

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

KJVu: 1 It came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and went to the land of Judaea beyond Jordan .


Matthew 19:2

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

KJVu: 2 Great multitudes followed him , and he healed them there.


Matthew 19:3

KJV:3 The 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?

KJVu: 3 The Pharisees also came to him, tempting him, and saying to him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for any cause? "

Notes: "Every" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3956 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "every, all manner of -|- Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole — all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever."


Matthew 19:4

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

KJVu: 4 He answered and said to them, "Have YOU not read, that he who made them at the beginning made them male and female,


Matthew 19:5

KJV:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife : and they twain shall be one flesh?

KJVu: 5 and said, 'For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife ; and the two shall be one flesh? '

Notes:

  • "Cleave" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4347 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "cleave, join self. -|- From pros and kollao; to glue to, i.e. (figuratively) to adhere — cleave, join (self)."

  • "Twain" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1417 with a Strong’s definition of "Two."


Matthew 19:6

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

KJVu: 6 So then they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."

Notes:

  • "Wherefore" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5620 with a Strong’s definition of "so as to, so then, therefore."

  • "Asunder" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5563 with a Strong’s definition of "to separate, divide."


Matthew 19:7

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

KJVu: 7 They said to him, "Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away? "

Notes: "Writing" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G975 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "book, scroll, writing. -| A diminutive of biblos; a roll — bill, book, scroll, writing." "Bill" also used in Geneva Bible of 1587.


Matthew 19:8

KJV:8 He 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.

KJVu: 8 He said to them, "Moses because of the hardness of your hearts permitted you to divorce your wives , but from the beginning it was not so.

Notes:

  • "Suffered" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2010 with a Strong’s definition of "to turn to, entrust, to permit."

  • "Put Away" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G630 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "dismiss, divorce, abandon, release. -|- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce — (let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty."


Matthew 19:9

KJV:9 And 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.

KJVu: 9 And I say to you, Whoever shall divorce his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery ; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery. "

Info:

  • "Fornication" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4202 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "fornication. -|- From porneuo; harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry — fornication." Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines it as "fornication (Vulg.fornicatio (and (Revelation 19:2)prostitutio)); used a. properly, of illicit sexual intercourse in general (Demosthenes, 403, 27; 433, 25): Acts 15:20, 29; Acts 21:25 (that this meaning must be adopted in these passages will surprise no one who has learned from 1 Corinthians 6:12ff how leniently converts from among the heathen regarded this vice and how lightly they indulged in it; accordingly, all other interpretations of the term, such as of marriages within the prohibited degrees and the like, are to be rejected); Romans 1:29 Rec.; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 6:13, 18; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Revelation 9:21; it is distinguished from μοιχεία in Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21; and Galatians 5:19 Rec.; used of adultery cf. Hosea 2:2 (4), etc., Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:9."


Matthew 19:9

KJV:9 And 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.

KJVu: 9 And I say to you, Whoever shall divorce his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery ; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery. "

Info:

  • "Fornication" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4202 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "fornication. -|- From porneuo; harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry — fornication." Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines it as "fornication (Vulg.fornicatio (and (Revelation 19:2)prostitutio)); used a. properly, of illicit sexual intercourse in general (Demosthenes, 403, 27; 433, 25): Acts 15:20, 29; Acts 21:25 (that this meaning must be adopted in these passages will surprise no one who has learned from 1 Corinthians 6:12ff how leniently converts from among the heathen regarded this vice and how lightly they indulged in it; accordingly, all other interpretations of the term, such as of marriages within the prohibited degrees and the like, are to be rejected); Romans 1:29 Rec.; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 6:13, 18; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Revelation 9:21; it is distinguished from μοιχεία in Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21; and Galatians 5:19 Rec.; used of adultery cf. Hosea 2:2 (4), etc., Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:9."


Matthew 19:10

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

KJVu: 10 His disciples said to him, "If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not good to marry. "


Matthew 19:11

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

KJVu: 11 But he said to them, "All men cannot receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.

Notes: "Save" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G235 with a Strong’s definition of "otherwise, on the other hand, but."


Matthew 19:12

KJV: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 it, let him receive it.

KJVu: 12 For there are some eunuchs, who were born as such from their mother’s womb ; and there are some eunuchs, who were made eunuchs by men ; and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. "


Matthew 19:13

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

KJVu: 13 Then there were little children brought to him, so that he could put his hands on them, and pray ; and the disciples rebuked them.


Matthew 19:14

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

KJVu: 14 But Jesus said, "Allow the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. "


Matthew 19:15

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

KJVu: 15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed from there.


Matthew 19:16

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

KJVu: 16 Behold, one came and said to him, "Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? "


Matthew 19:17

KJV:17 And 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.

KJVu: 17 And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? There is none good except one, that is, God ; but if you desire to enter into life, keep the commandments. "


Matthew 19:18

KJV:18 He 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,

KJVu: 18 He said to him, "Which commandments?" Jesus said, "You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shalt not bear false witness,


Matthew 19:19

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

KJVu: 19 honor your father and your mother , and, you shall love your neighbor as yourself."


Matthew 19:20

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

KJVu: 20 The young man said to him, "All these things I have kept from my youth up . What do I still lack?"


Matthew 19:21

KJV:21 Jesus 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.

KJVu: 21 Jesus said to him, "If you desire to be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven ; and come , follow me. "


Matthew 19:22

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

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


Matthew 19:23

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

KJVu: 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly ever enter into the kingdom of heaven.


Matthew 19:24

KJV: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 into the kingdom of God.

KJVu: 24 Again I say to 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. "


Matthew 19:25

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

KJVu: 25 When his disciples heard this, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, "Who then can be saved? "


Matthew 19:26

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

KJVu: 26 But Jesus looked at them, and said to them, "With men this is impossible , but with God all things are possible. "

Notes: "Beheld" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1689 with a Strong’s definition of "to look at, to consider."


Matthew 19:27

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

KJVu: 27 Then Peter answered and said to him, "Behold, we have left all, and followed you; therefore, what shall we have? "

Notes: "Forsaken" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G863 with a Strong’s definition of "to send away, leave alone, permit."


Matthew 19:28

KJV:28 And 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.

KJVu: 28 Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, That YOU who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, YOU also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


Matthew 19:29

KJV:29 And 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.

KJVu: 29 And everyone that has left houses, or brothers, 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.


Matthew 19:30

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

KJVu: 30 But many who are first shall be last , and the last shall be first.


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