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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 19, Verse 11

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His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with [his] wife, it is not good to marry.
King James Version
But he said unto them, ‹All› [men] ‹cannot receive this saying, save› [they] ‹to whom it is given.›
American Standard Version
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
New English Translation
Jesus and Little Children Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them.
World English Bible
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
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‹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].
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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put [his] hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
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But Jesus said, ‹Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.›
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And he laid [his] hands on them, and departed thence.
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And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
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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.›
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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,›
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‹Honour thy father and› [thy] ‹mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.›
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The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
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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.›