1Then he arose and came into the confines of Judea, through the country upon the Jordan. Again multitudes resorted to him; and again, as his custom was, he taught them. 2And some Pharisees came, who, to try him, asked him, Is it lawful for the husband to divorce his wife? 3He answering, said to them, What precept has Moses given you on this subject? 4They replied, Moses has permitted us to write her a bill of divorcement, and dismiss her. 5Jesus answering, said to them, Because of your intractable disposition, Moses gave you this permission. 6But from the beginning, at the creation, God made them a male and a female. 7For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall adhere to his wife, 8and they two shall be one flesh. They are, therefore, not longer two, but one flesh. 9What then God has conjoined, let no man separate. 10And, in the house, his disciples asked him anew concerning this matter. 11He said to them, Whosoever divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her; 12and if a woman divorce her husband, and marry another, she commits adultery. 13Then they brought children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14Jesus perceiving this, was offended, and said, Allow the children to come to me, do not hinder them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15Indeed, I say to you, whosoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a child, shall never enter it. 16Then taking them up in his arms, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them. 17As he went out into the road, one came running to him, who, kneeling, asked him, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? 18Jesus answered, Why do you call me good? God alone is good. 19Do you know the commandments? Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not give false testimony; do no injury; honor your father and mother. 20The other replied, Rabbi, I have observed all these from my childhood. 21Jesus, looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing, nevertheless, you are deficient. Go, sell all that you have, and give the price to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, and follow me, carrying the cross. 22But he was troubled at this answer, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. 23Then Jesus looking around him, said to his disciples, How difficult it is for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! 24The disciples were astonished at his words; but Jesus resuming the discourse, said, Children, how difficult is it for them, who confide in wealth, to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. 26At this they were still more amazed, and said one to another, Who then can be saved? 27Jesus looking upon them, said, To men it is impossible, but not to God; for to God all things are possible. 28Then Peter took occasion to say, As for us, we have forsaken all, and followed you. 29Jesus answering, said, Indeed, I say to you, there is none who shall have forsaken his house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, for my sake and the gospel's; 30who shall not receive now, in this world, a hundred fold; houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the future state, eternal life. 31But many shall be first, who are last, and last, who are first. 32As they were on the road to Jerusalem, Jesus walking before them, a panic seized them, and they followed him with terror. Then taking the twelve aside, he told them again what would befall him. 33Behold, says he, we are going to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man shall be delivered to the chief priests, who will condemn him to die, and deliver him to the Gentiles, 34who will mock him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him; but the third day he shall rise again. 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, accosted him, saying, Rabbi, we beg you would grant us what we purpose to ask. 36He said to them, what would you have me grant you? 37They answered, That when you shall have attained your glory, one of us may sit at your right hand, and the other at your left. 38Jesus replied, You know not what you ask. Can you drink such a cup as I am to drink; and undergo an immersion like that which I must undergo? 39They answered, We can. Jesus said to them, You shall indeed drink such a cup, as I am to drink, and undergo an immersion like that which I must undergo; 40but to sit at my right hand, and left, I can not give, unless to those for whom it is appointed. 41The ten hearing this, conceived indignation against James and John. 42But Jesus having called them together, said to them, You know that those who are accounted the princes of the nations, domineer over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them; 43but it must not be so amongst you. On the contrary, whosoever would be great amongst you, shall be your servant; 44and whosoever would be the chief, shall be the slave of all. 45For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. 46Then they came to Jericho. Afterward, as he was departing thence, with his disciples, and a great crowd, blind Bartimeus, son of Timeus, who sat by the way-side begging, 47hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, cried, saying, Jesus Son of David, have pity upon me! 48Many charged him to be silent, but he cried still the louder, Son of David, have pity upon me! 49Jesus stopping, ordered them to call him. Accordingly they called the blind man, saying to him, Take courage; arise, he calls you. 50Then throwing down his mantle, he sprang up, and went to Jesus. 51Jesus addressing him, said, What do you wish me to do for you? Rabboni, answered the blind man, to give me my sight. 52Jesus said to him, Go; your faith has cured you. Immediately he recovered his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.