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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 19

Introduction

1  Christ heals the sick;
3  answers the Pharisees concerning divorcement;
10  shows when marriage is necessary;
13  receives little children;
16  instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;
20  and how to be perfect;
23  tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;
27  and promises reward to those that forsake any thing to follow him.
Verse 1

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
that when
Mark 10:1, John 10:40
he departed
This was our Lord's final departure from Galilee, previous to his crucifixion; but he appears to have taken in a large compass in his journey, and passed through the districts east of Jordan. Some learned men, however, are of opinion, that instead of "beyond Jordan," we should render, "by the side of Jordan," as [peran] especially with a genitive, sometimes signifies.
Verses 1-12

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
that when
Mark 10:1, John 10:40
he departed
This was our Lord's final departure from Galilee, previous to his crucifixion; but he appears to have taken in a large compass in his journey, and passed through the districts east of Jordan. Some learned men, however, are of opinion, that instead of "beyond Jordan," we should render, "by the side of Jordan," as [peran] especially with a genitive, sometimes signifies.
Verse 2

And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
4:23-25, 9:35,36, 12:15, 14:35,36, 15:30,31, Mark 6:55,56
Verse 3

The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
tempting
16:1, 22:16-18,35, Mark 10:2, 12:13,15, Luke 11:53,54, John 8:6, Hebrews 3:9
Is it
5:31,32, Malachi 2:14-16
Verse 4

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
Have
12:3, 21:6,42, 22:31, Mark 2:25, 12:10,26, Luke 6:3, 10:26
that
Genesis 1:27, 5:2, Malachi 2:15
Verse 5

And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
said
Genesis 2:21-24, Psalms 45:10, Mark 10:5-9, Ephesians 5:31
cleave
[proskollao] "shall be cemented to his wife," as the Hebrew davak implies; a beautiful metaphor, forcibly intimating that nothing but death can separate them.
Genesis 34:3, Deuteronomy 4:4, 10:20, 11:22, 1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Samuel 1:26, 1 Kings 11:2, Psalms 63:8, Romans 12:9
and they
1 Corinthians 6:16, 7:2,4
Verse 6

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
God
Proverbs 2:17, Malachi 2:14, Mark 10:9, Romans 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:10-14, Ephesians 5:28, Hebrews 13:4
hath
[zeugos] "hath yoked together," as oxen in the plough, where each must pull equally in order to bring it on. Among the ancients, they put a yoke upon the necks of a new married couple, or chains on their arms, to shew that they were to be one, closely united, and pulling equally together in all the concerns of life.
Verse 7

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
Why
5:31, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:8, Mark 10:4
and to
1:19, Malachi 2:16
Verse 8

He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
because
Psalms 95:8, Zechariah 7:12, Malachi 2:13,14, Mark 10:5
suffered
3:15, 8:31, 1 Corinthians 7:6
but
Genesis 2:24, 7:7, Jeremiah 6:16
Verse 9

And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.
Whosoever
5:32, Mark 10:11,12, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 7:10-13,39
except
2 Chronicles 21:11, Jeremiah 3:8, Ezekiel 16:8,15,29, 1 Corinthians 5:1
doth
Genesis 12:18,19, 20:3, Jeremiah 3:1, Romans 7:2,3, 1 Corinthians 7:4,11,39
Verse 10

His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 5:15-19, 18:22, 19:13,14, 21:9,19, 1 Corinthians 7:1,2,8,26-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35,39,40, 1 Timothy 4:3, 5:11-15
Verse 11

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
1 Corinthians 7:2,7,9,17,35
Verse 12

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
which were made
Isaiah 39:7, 56:3,4
which have
1 Corinthians 7:32-38, 9:5,15
Verse 13

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
brought
18:2-5, Genesis 48:1,9-20, 1 Samuel 1:24, Psalms 115:14,15, Jeremiah 32:39, Mark 10:13, Luke 18:15, Acts 2:39, 1 Corinthians 7:14
and the
16:22, 20:31, Luke 9:49,50,54,55
Verses 13-15

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
brought
18:2-5, Genesis 48:1,9-20, 1 Samuel 1:24, Psalms 115:14,15, Jeremiah 32:39, Mark 10:13, Luke 18:15, Acts 2:39, 1 Corinthians 7:14
and the
16:22, 20:31, Luke 9:49,50,54,55
Verse 14

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Suffer
Genesis 17:7,8,24-26, 21:4, Judges 13:7, 1 Samuel 1:11,22,24, 2:18, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16,17
for
11:25, 18:3, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Peter 2:1,2
Verse 15

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
Isaiah 40:11, Mark 10:16, 1 Corinthians 7:14, 2 Timothy 3:15
Verse 16

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
one
Mark 10:17, Luke 18:18
what
Luke 10:25, John 6:27-29, Acts 16:30
eternal
25:46, Daniel 12:2, John 3:15, 4:14, 5:39, 6:47,68, 10:28, 12:25, 17:2,3, Romans 2:7, 5:21, 6:22,23, 1 Timothy 1:16, 6:12,19, Titus 1:2, 3:7, 1 John 1:2, 2:25, 1 John 5:11-13,20, Jude 1:21
Verses 16-30

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
one
Mark 10:17, Luke 18:18
what
Luke 10:25, John 6:27-29, Acts 16:30
eternal
25:46, Daniel 12:2, John 3:15, 4:14, 5:39, 6:47,68, 10:28, 12:25, 17:2,3, Romans 2:7, 5:21, 6:22,23, 1 Timothy 1:16, 6:12,19, Titus 1:2, 3:7, 1 John 1:2, 2:25, 1 John 5:11-13,20, Jude 1:21
Verse 17

And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
there
1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 52:1, 145:7-9, James 1:17, 1 John 4:8-10,16
but
Leviticus 18:5, Ezekiel 20:11,12, Luke 10:26-28, Romans 10:5, Galatians 3:11-13
Verse 18

He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Which
Galatians 3:10, James 2:10,11
Thou shalt do
5:21-28, Exodus 20:12-17, Deuteronomy 5:16-21, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, Romans 13:8-10
Verse 19

Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Honour
15:4-6, Leviticus 19:3, Proverbs 30:17, Ephesians 6:1,2
Thou
22:39, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:27, Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8
Verse 20

The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
All
Mark 10:20, Luke 15:7,29, 18:11,12,21, John 8:7, Romans 3:19-23, 7:9, Galatians 3:24, Philippians 3:6
what
Mark 10:21, Luke 18:22
Verse 21

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
If
5:19,20,48, Genesis 6:9, 17:1, Job 1:1, Psalms 37:37, Luke 6:40, Philippians 3:12-15
go
6:19,20, Mark 10:21, Luke 12:33, 14:33, 16:9, 18:22, Acts 2:45, 4:32-35, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Hebrews 10:34
come
28, 4:19, 8:22, 9:9, 16:24, Mark 2:14, 8:34, 10:21, Luke 5:27, 9:23, 18:22, John 10:27, 12:26
Verse 22

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
he went
13:22, 14:9, Judges 18:23,24, Daniel 6:14-17, Mark 6:26, 10:22, Luke 18:23, John 19:12-16
for
6:24, 16:26, Psalms 17:14, Ezekiel 33:31, Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 3:5
Verse 23

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
That
13:22, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, 8:10-18, Job 31:24,25, Psalms 49:6,7,16-19, Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 30:8,9, Mark 10:23, Luke 12:15-21, 16:13,14,19-28, 18:24, 1 Corinthians 1:26, 1 Timothy 6:9,10, James 1:9-11, 2:6, 5:1-4
enter
5:20, 18:3, 21:31, John 3:3,5, Acts 14:22
Verse 24

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
It
So in the Koran, "The impious, who in his arrogance shall accuse our doctrine of falsity, shall find the gates of heaven shut; nor shall he enter till a camel shall pass through the eye of a needle." It was a common mode of expression among the Jews to declare any thing that was rare or difficult.
26, 23:24, Jeremiah 13:23, Mark 10:24,25, Luke 18:25, John 5:44
Verse 25

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Who
24:22, Mark 13:20, Luke 13:23,24, Romans 10:13, 11:5-7
Verse 26

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
but
Genesis 18:14, Numbers 11:23, Job 42:2, Psalms 3:8, 62:11, Jeremiah 32:27, Zechariah 8:6, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:37, 18:27
Verse 27

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
we have forsaken
4:20-22, 9:9, Deuteronomy 33:9, Mark 1:17-20, 2:14, 10:28, Luke 5:11,27,28, 14:33, Luke 18:28, Philippians 3:8
what
20:10-12, Luke 15:29, 1 Corinthians 1:29, 4:7
Verse 28

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
in the regeneration
Isaiah 65:17, 66:22, Acts 3:21, 2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:5
when
16:27, 25:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Revelation 20:11-15
ye also
20:21, Luke 22:28-30, 1 Corinthians 6:2,3, 2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 2:26,27, 3:21
the twelve
Exodus 15:27, 24:4, 28:21, Leviticus 24:5, Joshua 3:12, 1 Kings 18:31, Ezra 6:17, Revelation 7:4, Revelation 12:1, 21:12-14, 22:2
Verse 29

And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
every
16:25, Mark 10:29,30, Luke 18:29,30, 1 Corinthians 2:9
or brethren
8:21,22, 10:37,38, Luke 14:26, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Philippians 3:8
my
5:11, 10:22, Luke 6:22, John 15:19, Acts 9:16, 1 Peter 4:14, 3 John 1:7
an
13:8,23
inherit
16, 25:34,46
Verse 30

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
8:11,12, 20:16, 21:31,32, Mark 10:31, Luke 7:29,30, 13:30, 18:13,14, Romans 5:20,21, 9:30-33, Galatians 5:7, Hebrews 4:1

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