Matthew 19:12

Free Bible Version

“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.”

Cross References

Isaiah 39:7

Some of your sons, your own offspring, will be taken to serve as eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

Matthew 19:11

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

Matthew 19:13

The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have not made use of any of these provisions, and I'm not writing about this to suggest it should be done in my case. I'd rather die than to have anyone take away my pride in not having received any benefit.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Don't we have a right to be accompanied by a Christian wife, like the rest of the apostles, the Lord's brothers, and Peter?

Revelation 14:4

They have not become morally impure by sinning with women; spiritually they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed from humankind as the firstfruits to God and the Lamb.