Webster BibleBerean Standard Bible

1. Teachings about Divorce

   (Mark 10:1–12)

2. 1WBSAnd it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea, beyond Jordan:BSBBSB: When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.
3. 2WBSAnd great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.BSBBSB: Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
4. 3WBSThe Pharisees also came to him, tempting him, and saying to him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?BSBBSB: Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
5. 4WBSAnd he answered and said to them, Have ye not read, that he who made them, at the beginning made them male and female,BSBBSB: Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’
6. 5WBSAnd said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?BSBBSB: and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?
7. 6WBSWherefore they are no more two, but one flesh. Therefore what God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.BSBBSB: So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”
8. 7WBSThey say to him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?BSBBSB: “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses order a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”
9. 8WBSHe saith to them, Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.BSBBSB: Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning.
10. 9WBSAnd I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except for lewdness, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoever marrieth her who is put away, committeth adultery.BSBBSB: Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”
11. 10WBSHis disciples say to him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not good to marry.BSBBSB: His disciples said to Him, “If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.”
12. 11WBSBut he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.BSBBSB: “Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
13. 12WBSFor there are some eunuchs, who were so born from their mothers womb: and there are some eunuchs, who were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.BSBBSB: For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

14. Jesus Blesses the Children

    (Mark 10:13–16; Luke 18:15–17)

15. 13WBSThen were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.BSBBSB: Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
16. 14WBSBut Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
17. 15WBSAnd he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.BSBBSB: And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.

18. The Rich Young Man

    (Mark 10:17–31; Luke 18:18–30)

19. 16WBSAnd behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?BSBBSB: Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”
20. 17WBSAnd he said to 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.BSBBSB: “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
21. 18WBSHe saith to him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,BSBBSB: “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
22. 19WBSHonor thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.BSBBSB: honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’”
23. 20WBSThe young man saith to him, All these things have I kept from my youth: what lack I yet?BSBBSB: “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?”
24. 21WBSJesus said to him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.BSBBSB: Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
25. 22WBSBut when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.BSBBSB: When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
26. 23WBSThen said Jesus to his disciples, Verily I say to you, that a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
27. 24WBSAnd again I say to 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.BSBBSB: Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
28. 25WBSWhen his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?BSBBSB: When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
29. 26WBSBut Jesus beheld them, and said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.BSBBSB: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
30. 27WBSThen answered Peter, and said to him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee? what shall we have therefore?BSBBSB: “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
31. 28WBSAnd Jesus said to them, Verily I say to you, that ye who have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.BSBBSB: Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
32. 29WBSAnd 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 a hundred-fold, and shall inherit everlasting life.BSBBSB: And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.
33. 30WBSBut many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.BSBBSB: But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.