Revised Version 1885

Matthew 19:9-17 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

9. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth her when she is put away committeth adultery.

10. The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.

11. But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.

12. For there are eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, which were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, which made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

13. Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

14. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

15. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

16. And behold, one came to him and said, Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

17. And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.