Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Matthew 19

In this chapter, we have, I. Christ changing his quarters, leaving Galilee, and coming into the coasts of Judea, Matthew 19:1, 19:2. II. His dispute with the Pharisees about divorce, and his discourse with his disciples upon occasion of it, Matthew 19:3-19:12. III. The kind entertainment he gave to some little children which were brought to him, Matthew 19:13-19:15. IV. An account of what passed between Christ and a hopeful young gentleman that applied himself to him, Matthew 19:16-19:22. V. His discourse with his disciples upon that occasion, concerning the difficulty of the salvation of those that have much in the world, and the certain recompence of those that leave all for Christ, Matthew 19:23-19:30. MHBCC 949.1