1 A nd he arose from thence and cometh into the borders of Judaea and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

Jesus went away from the city of Capernaum. He came to the country of Judea and to the other side of the Jordan River. Again the people gathered around Him. He began to teach them as He had been doing.

2 A nd there came unto him Pharisees, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? trying him.

The proud religious law-keepers came to Him. They tried to trap Him and asked, “Does the Law say a man can divorce his wife?”

3 A nd he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?

He said to them, “What did the Law of Moses say?”

4 A nd they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.

They said, “Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife, if he put it in writing and gave it to her.”

5 B ut Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.

Jesus said to them, “Because of your hard hearts, Moses gave you this Law.

6 B ut from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made he them.

From the beginning of the world, God made them man and woman.

7 F or this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife;

Because of this, a man is to leave his father and mother and is to live with his wife.

8 a nd the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.

The two will become one. So they are no longer two, but one.

9 W hat therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Let no man divide what God has put together.”

10 A nd in the house the disciples asked him again of this matter.

In the house the followers asked Jesus about this again.

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

He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another is not faithful to her and is guilty of a sex sin.

12 a nd if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.

If a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she is not faithful to her husband and is guilty of a sex sin.” Jesus Gives Thanks for Little Children

13 A nd they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.

They brought little children to Jesus that He might put His hand on them. The followers spoke sharp words to those who brought them.

14 B ut when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

Jesus saw this and was angry with the followers. He said, “Let the little children come to Me. Do not stop them. The holy nation of God is made up of ones like these.

15 V erily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

For sure, I tell you, whoever does not receive the holy nation of God as a little child does not go into it.”

16 A nd he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

He took the children in His arms. He put His hands on them and prayed that good would come to them. Jesus Teaches about Keeping the Law

17 A nd as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

Jesus was going on His way. A man ran to Him and got down on his knees. He said, “Good Teacher, what must I do to have life that lasts forever?”

18 A nd Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.

Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? There is only One Who is good. That is God.

19 T hou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.

You know the Laws, ‘Do not be guilty of sex sins in marriage. Do not kill another person. Do not take things from people in wrong ways. Do not steal. Do not lie. Respect your father and mother.’”

20 A nd he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.

The man said to Jesus, “Teacher, I have obeyed all these Laws since I was a boy.”

21 A nd Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Jesus looked at him with love and said, “There is one thing for you to do yet. Go and sell everything you have and give the money to poor people. You will have riches in heaven. Then come and follow Me.”

22 B ut his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

When the man heard these words, he was sad. He walked away with sorrow because he had many riches here on earth. The Danger of Riches

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

Jesus looked around Him. He said to His followers, “How hard it is for rich people to get into the holy nation of God!”

24 A nd the disciples were amazed 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!

The followers were surprised and wondered about His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children! How hard it is for those who put their trust in riches to get into the holy nation of God!

25 I t is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to heaven.”

26 A nd they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?

They were very surprised and wondered, saying to themselves, “Then who can be saved from the punishment of sin?”

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

Jesus looked at them and said, “This cannot be done by men but God can do anything.”

28 P eter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

Then Peter began to say to Him, “We have given up everything we had and have followed You.”

29 J esus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel's sake,

Jesus said, “For sure, I tell you, there are those who have given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands because of Me, and the Good News.

30 b ut he shall receive a 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.

They will get back one hundred times as much now at this time in houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands. Along with this, they will have very much trouble. And they will have life that lasts forever in the world to come.

31 B ut many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

Many who are first will be last. Many who are last will be first.” Jesus Tells of His Death the Third Time

32 A nd they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him,

They were on their way to Jerusalem. Jesus walked in front of them. Those who followed were surprised and afraid. Then Jesus took the twelve followers by themselves. He told them what would happen to Him.

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

He said, “Listen, we are going to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will be handed over to the religious leaders of the Jews and to the teachers of the Law. They will say that He must be put to death. They will hand Him over to the people who are not Jews.

34 a nd they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him, and shall scourge him, and shall kill him; and after three days he shall rise again.

They will make fun of Him and will beat Him. They will spit on Him and will kill Him. But three days later He will be raised from the dead.” James and John Ask Jesus Something Hard

35 A nd there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus. They said, “Teacher, we would like to have You do for us whatever we ask You.”

36 A nd he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

He said to them, “What would you like to have Me do for you?”

37 A nd they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy glory.

They said to Him, “Let one of us sit by Your right side and the other by Your left side when You receive Your great honor in heaven.”

38 B ut Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Can you take the suffering I am about to take? Can you be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”

39 A nd they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

They said to Him, “Yes, we can.” Jesus said to them, “You will, for sure, suffer the way I will suffer. You will be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with.

40 b ut to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared.

But to sit on My right side or on My left side is not for Me to give. It will be given to those for whom it has been made ready.”

41 A nd when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.

The other ten followers heard it. They were angry with James and John.

42 A nd Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.

Jesus called them to Him and said, “You know that those who are made leaders over the nations show their power to the people. Important leaders use their power over the people.

43 B ut it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister;

It must not be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great among you, let him care for you.

44 a nd whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.

Whoever wants to be first among you, must be the one who is owned and cares for all.

45 F or the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

For the Son of Man did not come to be cared for. He came to care for others. He came to give His life so that many could be bought by His blood and be made free from sin.” Healing of the Blind Man

46 A nd they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.

Then they came to the city of Jericho. When He was leaving the city with His followers and many people, a blind man was sitting by the road. He was asking people for food or money as they passed by. His name was Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus.

47 A nd when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

He heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. He began to speak with a loud voice, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”

48 A nd many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Many people spoke sharp words to the blind man telling him not to call out like that. But he spoke all the more. He said, “Son of David, take pity on me.”

49 A nd Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.

Jesus stopped and told them to call the blind man. They called to him and said, “Take hope! Stand up, He is calling for you!”

50 A nd he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.

As he jumped up, he threw off his coat and came to Jesus.

51 A nd Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.

Jesus said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Lord, I want to see!”

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

Jesus said, “Go! Your faith has healed you.” At once he could see and he followed Jesus down the road.