9. Therefore what God has joined together, man must not separate.”
10. And in the house again the disciples began to ask him about this.
11. And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.
12. And if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
13. And they were bringing young children to him so that he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
14. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant, and said to them, “Let the young children come to me. Do not forbid them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
15. Truly I say to you, whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a young child will never enter into it.”
16. And after taking them into his arms, he blessed them, placing his hands on them.
17. And as he was setting out on his way, one individual ran up and knelt down before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do so that I will inherit eternal life?”
18. So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
19. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’ ”
20. And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth.”
21. And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: Go, sell all that you have, and give the proceeds to the poor—and you will have treasure in heaven—and come, follow me.”
22. But he looked gloomy at the statement and went away sorrowful, because he had many possessions.
23. And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who possess wealth to enter into the kingdom of God!”
24. And the disciples were astounded at his words. But Jesus answered and said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
25. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”
26. And they were very astounded, saying to one another, “And who can be saved?”
27. Jesus looked at them and said, “With human beings it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
28. Peter began to say to him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you.”