Jesus said to them, (disciples) “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Matthew 19:28 Lord how we thank and praise You that nothing done for […]
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Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed You (Jesus). What then shall we have?” Matthew 19:27 Lord, Peter shows his human side when he asked You what his reward would be for leaving all to follow You. You had just told the disciples that nothing was impossible with God and […]
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When the disciples heard this (how hard it was for a rich man to enter heaven) they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:25, 26 Lord I sure can identify […]
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And Jesus said to the disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Matthew […]
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The young man said to Him, (Jesus) “All these (commandments) I have observed; what do I lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come follow me.” When the young man heard this he went […]
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He said to Him, (Jesus) “Which?” (of the 10 commandments) And Jesus said, “You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother, and, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 19:18, 19 Thank You Lord for knowing this man’s […]
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And behold, one came up to Him, (Jesus) saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” Matthew 19:16, 17 Lord, everyone was always […]
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Then children were brought to Him (Jesus) that He might lay His hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people; but Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them and went away. Matthew […]
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The disciples said to Him, (Jesus) “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.” But He said the them, “Not all men can received this precept, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there […]
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They (Pharisees) said to Him, (Jesus) “Why then did Moses command one to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?” He said to them, “For your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. And I say to you whoever divorces his […]
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