Matthew 19:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

The disciples said, “If that's how it is between a man and a woman, it's better not to get married.”

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:3

will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.

1 Corinthians 7:8

My advice for the unmarried and for widows is that it is acceptable for them to remain single, just as I am.

Proverbs 21:19

It's better out in the desert than at home with a nagging, complaining wife.

Proverbs 21:9

It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.

Proverbs 18:22

A man's greatest treasure is his wife— she is a gift from the Lord.

Genesis 2:18

The Lord God said, “It isn't good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.”

Matthew 19:9

I say if your wife has not committed some terrible sexual sin, you must not divorce her to marry someone else. If you do, you are unfaithful.”

Matthew 19:11

Jesus told them, “Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.