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Matthew 19:10-12
International Standard Version
Matthew 19:10-12
International Standard Version
10 His disciples asked him, “If that is the relationship of a man with his wife, it’s not worth getting married!”
11 “Not everyone can accept this saying,” he replied, “except those to whom celibacy[a] has been granted, 12 because some men are celibate from birth,[b] while some are celibate because they have been made that way by others. Still others are celibate because they have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom from[c] heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”
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- Matthew 19:11 Lit. it
- Matthew 19:12 Lit. from the mother’s womb
- Matthew 19:12 Lit. of
Matthew 19:10-12
New International Version
Matthew 19:10-12
New International Version
10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.”
11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.(A) 12 For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”
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