King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan : and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

KJVu: 1 He arose from there, and went to the region of Judea on the other side of Jordan ; and the people accompanied him again; and, as he was accustomed, he taught them again.

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KJV:   2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.

KJVu: 2 Then the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? " testing him.

KJV:   3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?

KJVu: 3 And he answered and said to them, "What did Moses command YOU?"

KJV:   4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.

KJVu: 4 They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a bill of divorcement, and to divorce her."

KJV:   5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

KJVu: 5 But Jesus answered and said to them, "For the hardness of YOUR heart he wrote YOU this precept.

KJV:   6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

KJVu: 6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

KJV:   7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife ;

KJVu: 7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and be joined to his wife ,

Notes: "Cause" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1752 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "because, for sake, wherefore, by reason of -|- Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of — because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that."

KJV:   8 And they twain shall be one flesh : so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

KJVu: 8 and the two shall be one flesh ; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Notes: "More" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3765 with a Strong’s definition of "no longer, no more."

KJV:   9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

KJVu: 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate."

KJV:   10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.

KJVu: 10 In the house his disciples asked him again about the same matter.

KJV:   11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

KJVu: 11 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her.

KJV:   12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

KJVu: 12 And if a woman divorces her husband, and marries another, she commits adultery. "

KJV:   13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them : and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

KJVu: 13 Then they brought young children to him, so that he could touch them ; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

KJV:   14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

KJVu: 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was greatly displeased, and said to them, "Allow the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

Notes: "Much Displeased" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G23 with a Strong’s definition of "To be indignant, to be greatly displeased, to be grieved."

KJV:   15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

KJVu: 15 Truly I say to YOU, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter into it."

KJV:   16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

KJVu: 16 Then he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.

KJV:   17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

KJVu: 17 When he had gone forth into the road, there came one running, and kneeled before him, and asked him, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? "

KJV:   18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

KJVu: 18 And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.

KJV:   19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

KJVu: 19 You know the commandments, 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother. ' "

KJV:   20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.

KJVu: 20 He answered and said to him, "Master, all these I have observed from my youth. "

KJV:   21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven : and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

KJVu: 21 Then Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack; go your way, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven ; and come, take up the cross, and follow me. "

KJV:   22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

KJVu: 22 But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Notes: "Grieved" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3076 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "cause grief, grieve, make sorry. -|- From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad — cause grief, grieve, be in heaviness, (be) sorrow(-ful), be (make) sorry. ."

KJV:   23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

KJVu: 23 Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! "

KJV:   24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

KJVu: 24 The disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said to them, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

KJV:   25 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: 25 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. "

KJV:   26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

KJVu: 26 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying among themselves, "Who then can be saved? "

Notes: "Out Of Measure" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4057 with a Strong’s definition of "beyond measure, extraordinarily (Euripides; equivalent to magnificently, Polybius, Athen.); equivalent to greatly, exceedingly: ἐκπλήσσεσθαι, Mark 10:26; κράζειν, Matthew 27:23 and G L T Tr WH in Mark 15:14; ἐμμαίνεσθαι, Acts 26:11. ."

KJV:   27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God : for with God all things are possible.

KJVu: 27 Jesus looking at them said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God ; for with God all things are possible. "

KJV:   28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

KJVu: 28 Then Peter began to say to him, "Behold, we have left all, and have followed you."

KJV:   29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,

KJVu: 29 Jesus answered and said, "Truly I say to YOU, There is no man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,

KJV:   30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

KJVu: 30 but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

KJV:   31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

KJVu: 31 But many who are first shall be last; and the last first. "

KJV:   32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem ; and Jesus went before them : and they were amazed ; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

KJVu: 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem , and Jesus went before them ; and they were amazed , and as they followed, they were afraid. Again he took the 12, and began to tell them what things would happen to him,

KJV:   33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem ; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles :

KJVu: 33 Saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem , and the Son of man shall be delivered to the chief priests, and to the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles .

KJV:   34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him : and the third day he shall rise again.

KJVu: 34 They shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit on him, and shall kill him ; and the third day he shall rise again. "

KJV:   35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.

KJVu: 35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him, saying, "Master, we desire that you do for us whatever we ask."

KJV:   36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

KJVu: 36 And he said to them, "What do YOU desire that I do for YOU?"

KJV:   37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

KJVu: 37 They said to him, "Grant to us that we may sit, one on your right hand, and the other on your left hand, in your glory. "

KJV:   38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask : can ye drink of the cup that I drink of ? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

KJVu: 38 But Jesus said to them, YOU do not know what YOU ask ; can YOU drink of the cup that I drink of , and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? "

KJV:   39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of ; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

KJVu: 39 Then they said to him, "We can. " And Jesus said to them, "YOU shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of , and YOU shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

KJV:   40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

KJVu: 40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. "

KJV:   41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

KJVu: 41 When the 10 heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.

Notes: "Much Displeased" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G23 with a Strong’s definition of "To be indignant, to be greatly displeased, to be grieved."

KJV:   42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them ; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

KJVu: 42 But Jesus called them to him, and said to them, "YOU know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them , and their great ones exercise authority over them.

Notes: "Accounted" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1380 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "those that are accounted to rule, who are recognized as rulers, Mark 10:42."

KJV:   43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be YOUR minister:

KJVu: 43 But it shall not be so among YOU; but whoever desires to be great among YOU, shall be YOUR servant;

KJV:   44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

KJVu: 44 And whoever of YOU desires be first, shall be servant of all.

Notes: "Chiefest" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4413 with a Strong’s definition of "First, foremost, chief, principal."

KJV:   45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

KJVu: 45 For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

KJV:   46 And they came to Jericho : and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

KJVu: 46 Then they came to Jericho ; and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat on the side of the highway begging.

Notes: "Great Number" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2425 with a Strong’s definition of "a. of number and quantity; with nouns, many enough, or enough with a genitive: ὄχλος ἱκανός, a great multitude (A. V. often much people), Mark 10:46; Luke 7:12; Acts 11:24, 26; Acts 19:26; λαός, Acts 5:37 R G; κλαυθμός, Acts 20:37; ."

KJV:   47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

KJVu: 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. "

KJV:   48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace : but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

KJVu: 48 And many warned him that he should hold his peace , but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me. "

KJV:   49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

KJVu: 49 Then Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Be of good cheer, rise; he is calling you."

KJV:   50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

KJVu: 50 Throwing off his garment, he rose, and came to Jesus.

Notes: "Casting Away" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G577 with a Strong’s definition of "To throw off, to cast away, to lose."

KJV:   51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

KJVu: 51 Jesus answered and said to him, "What would you have me do to you?" The blind man said to him, "Lord, that I may receive my sight. "

KJV:   52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

KJVu: 52 Then Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you whole. " And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the road.