New International Reader's Version

Matthew 19:14-19 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

14. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me. Don't keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them."

15. Jesus placed his hands on them. Then he went on from there.

16. A man came up to Jesus. He asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to receive eternal life?"

17. "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter the kingdom, obey the commandments."

18. "Which ones?" the man asked. Jesus said, " 'Do not commit murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not give false witness.

19. Honor your father and mother.' (Exodus 20:12-16; Deuteronomy 5:16-20) And 'love your neighbor as you love yourself.' " (Leviticus 19:18)