Common English Bible

Matthew 19:11-17 Common English Bible (CEB)

11. He replied, "Not everybody can accept this teaching, but only those who have received the ability to accept it.

12. For there are eunuchs who have been eunuchs from birth. And there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by other people. And there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs because of the kingdom of heaven. Those who can accept it should accept it."

13. Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them.

14. "Allow the children to come to me," Jesus said. "Don’t forbid them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these children."

15. Then he blessed the children and went away from there.

16. A man approached him and said, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?"

17. Jesus said, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There’s only one who is good. If you want to enter eternal life, keep the commandments."