Matthew 19:12

God's Word

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.”

Cross References

Isaiah 39:7

Some of your own descendants will be taken away. They will become officials in the palace of the king of Babylon.’ ”

Matthew 19:11

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

Matthew 19:13

Then some people brought little children to Jesus to have him bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.

1 Corinthians 9:15

I haven’t used any of these rights, and I haven’t written this in order to use them now. I would rather die than have anyone turn my bragging into meaningless words.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Don’t we have the right to take our wives along with us like the other apostles, the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas  do?

Revelation 14:4

These 144,000 virgins are pure. They follow the lamb wherever he goes. They were bought from among humanity as the first ones offered to God and to the lamb.