Matthew 19:11

God's Word

He answered them, “Not everyone can do what you suggest. Only those who have that gift can.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

Jesus answered, “Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd.

Matthew 19:10

The disciples said to him, “If that is the only reason a man can use to divorce his wife, it’s better not to get married.”

Matthew 19:12

For example, some men are celibate because they were born that way. Others are celibate because they were castrated. Still others have decided to be celibate because of the kingdom of heaven. If anyone can do what you’ve suggested, then he should do it.”

1 Corinthians 7:17

Everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him when God called him. This is the guideline I use in every church.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But in order to avoid sexual sins, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I’m saying this for your benefit, not to restrict you. I’m showing you how to live a noble life of devotion to the Lord without being distracted by other things.