Matthew 19

Which worship songs are based on Matthew 19?

  1. One Day At A Time — Brian Courtney Wilson (2022) Matthew 19:6

    The opening description of the marriage as a union joined by God directly invokes Jesus’ teaching that spouses are united by divine action and should not be separated. This saying also appears in Mark 10:9 and is commonly used in Christian wedding ceremonies.

  2. Wonder Working — 7eventh Time Down (2022) Matthew 19:25-26

    The declaration that no obstacle is impossible for God echoes Jesus' response about God's ability to accomplish the salvation that human beings cannot achieve themselves. The song's focus on sinners being saved supports this passage over similar statements elsewhere.

  3. New Season / Your Latter Will Be Greater — Israel & New Breed (2023) Matthew 19:26

    The declaration of universal possibility with God directly reproduces Jesus' teaching that what is impossible for human beings is possible with God.

  4. Possible — Jeremy Camp (2024) Matthew 19:26

    The central declaration that what appears impossible becomes possible with God closely paraphrases Jesus’ statement contrasting human impossibility with God’s unlimited ability.

  5. In Jesus Name (God of Possible) — Katy Nichole (2022) Matthew 19:26

    The song directly invokes Jesus as the basis for declaring that what is impossible from a human perspective remains possible with God.

  6. All Things — Kirk Franklin (2023) Matthew 19:26

    The repeated declaration of God's unlimited ability, reinforced by the assertion that impossibility does not constrain him, closely paraphrases Jesus' statement that everything is possible with God.

  7. All Things Are Possible — Newsboys (2021) Matthew 19:26

    The central refrain closely restates Jesus’ declaration that what is impossible for human beings is possible with God, reinforced by the contrast between personal inability and divine power.

Matthew 19 (King James Version)

1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.