Matthew 19:12-30 For there are eunuchs i.e., men who do not have normal sexual activity who are born that way; then there are eunuchs who were made that way by undergoing a surgical operation; then there are also eunuchs who purposely chose to avoid normal sexual activity for the sake of ministering in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept such an arrangement i.e., of not marrying, should do so.”

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹² For there are eunuchs [i.e., men who do not have normal sexual activity] who are born that way; then there are eunuchs who were made that way by undergoing a surgical operation; then there are [also] eunuchs who purposely chose to avoid normal sexual activity for the sake of [ministering in] the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept such an arrangement [i.e., of not marrying], should do so.” ¹³ Then some little children were brought to Jesus so he could pray and place His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them]. But His disciples spoke harshly to the people [for doing this]. ¹⁴ But Jesus said, “Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them. For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such [humble ones] as these.” [See 18:4]. ¹⁵ So, He placed His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing] and [then] left that place. ¹⁶ Then a rich, young man [See verse 22] came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good deed should I do in order to have never ending life?” ¹⁷ Jesus answered him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is [only] One who is good [i.e., God]. But if you want to enter [never ending] life, [then] obey His commandments.” ¹⁸ The young man asked Him, “Which [ones]?” Jesus answered, “You must not murder. You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. You must not steal. You must not give false testimony. ¹⁹ Show honor to your father and mother. And you must love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.” ²⁰ The young man said to Him, “I have [already] been observing all of these commandments. What do I [still] lack?” ²¹ Jesus replied, “If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; then become my follower and you will have treasure in heaven.” ²² But when the young man heard these words, he went away saddened, for he had many possessions. ²³ Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. ²⁴ And again I tell you, it is [actually] easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” ²⁵ When the disciples heard this, they were utterly amazed, saying, “Who then can [possibly] be saved?” ²⁶ Jesus looked at them and said, “This would be impossible with men, but everything is possible with God.” ²⁷ Peter then answered Him, “Look, we have left everything [i.e., homes, jobs, family, etc.], to follow you. What will we get for it?” ²⁸ Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, [since] you have become my followers, in the time of new beginnings [i.e., the church age], when the Son of man sits on His glorious throne, you apostles will also sit on twelve thrones, judging [i.e., through their writings] the twelve tribes of Israel [i.e., God’s people]. ²⁹ And every person who has left his house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children or property, for my name’s sake [i.e., to become a servant of the Lord], will receive [back] a hundred times as much [in this life] and will [also] inherit never ending life. ³⁰ But many will be last [i.e., in importance and blessings] who [seem to] be first, and those [who seem to be] first will [end up] being last.”