Matthew 19:12

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept it should accept it.’

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:5

Don’t we have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife  like the other apostles,  the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas?

Isaiah 39:7

“Some of your descendants #– #who come from you, whom you father #– #will be taken away, and they will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” ’

1 Corinthians 9:15

For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things so that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!

Matthew 19:11

He responded, ‘Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given.

Matthew 19:13

Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

Revelation 14:4

These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, since they remained virgins.  These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed  from humanity as the firstfruits  for God and the Lamb.