Matthew 19:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Some people are unable to marry because of birth defects or because of what someone has done to their bodies. Others stay single for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who can accept this teaching should do so.”

Cross References

Isaiah 39:7

Some of your own sons will be taken to Babylonia, where they will be disgraced and made to serve in the king's palace.

Matthew 19:11

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

Matthew 19:13

Some people brought their children to Jesus, so that he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him.

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have never used these privileges of mine, and I am not writing this because I want to start now. I would rather die than let someone rob me of the right to take pride in this.

1 Corinthians 9:5

We each have the right to marry one of the Lord's followers and to take her along with us, just as the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Peter do.

Revelation 14:4

All these are pure virgins, and they follow the Lamb wherever he leads. They have been rescued to be presented to God and the Lamb as the most precious people on earth.