Matthew 19:11

Free Bible Version

“Not everyone can accept this instruction, only those it's given to,” Jesus told them.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

“You're privileged to have revealed to you the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they're not given such insights,” Jesus replied.

Matthew 19:10

“If that's the situation between husband and wife, it's better not to marry!” his disciples told him.

Matthew 19:12

“Some are born as eunuchs, some are made eunuchs by men, and some choose to be eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Those who can accept this should accept it.”

1 Corinthians 7:17

Apart from such cases, each of you should remain in the situation that the Lord has placed you, and continue to live the life to which God has called you. That's my instruction to all the churches.

1 Corinthians 7:2

However, because of the temptation to sexual immorality, it is better that each man have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I'm telling you this for your benefit. I'm not trying to put a noose around your neck, but to show you the right thing to do so you can serve the Lord without being distracted.