Matthew 19:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

He answered, “This statement is true for some, but not for everyone—only for those who have been given this gift.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:17

But each one of you should continue to live the way the Lord God has given you to live—the way you were when God chose you. I tell people in all the churches to follow this rule.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I am saying this to help you. I am not trying to limit you, but I want you to live in the right way. And I want you to give yourselves fully to the Lord without giving your time to other things.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But sexual sin is a danger, so each man should enjoy his own wife, and each woman should enjoy her own husband.

Matthew 13:11

Jesus answered, “Only you can know the secret truths about God’s kingdom. Those other people cannot know these secret truths.

Matthew 19:10

The followers said to Jesus, “If that is the only reason a man can divorce his wife, it is better not to marry.”

Matthew 19:12

There are different reasons why some men don’t marry. Some were born without the ability to produce children. Others were made that way later in life. And others have given up marriage because of God’s kingdom. This is for anyone who is able to accept it.”