Matthew 19:1-2

Marriage and Divorce; The Rich Ruler SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 19: The Last Departure from Galilee. The Question of the Pharisees about Divorce. Christ's Law of Divorce. Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's Sake. Blessing the Little Children. The Rich Young Ruler. Eternal Life. Rich Men and the Kingdom of God. Leaving All for Christ's Sake.

He departed from Galilee. Compare Mr 10:1-12 Lu 16:18. This is the final departure from Galilee before the Savior's death.

Into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. From Galilee he followed the route on the east of the Jordan to Jerusalem. The region where the conversation on divorce occurred is called Perea, which means "the land beyond", or east of the Jordan.
Great multitudes. Because his fame was now well known over all Palestine.
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