Overview
In Matthew 19, Jesus articulates His teachings on marriage and divorce, affirming the sanctity of the marriage bond and explaining the conditions under which divorce is permitted. He warmly welcomes little children, declaring the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these. When a rich young man inquires about eternal life, Jesus challenges him to sell all he has and follow Him, leading to a discourse on the difficulty for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The chapter concludes with a promise to the disciples regarding their reward in the age to come.