Matthew 19:12

James Moffatt - New Testament

There are eunuchs who have been eunuchs from their birth, there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the Realm of heaven. Let anyone practice it for whom it is practicable."

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:5

Have we no right to travel with a Christian wife, like the rest of the apostles, like the brothers of the Lord, like Cephas himself?

1 Corinthians 9:15

Only, I have not availed myself of any of these rights, and I am not writing in order to secure any such provision for myself. I would die sooner than let anyone deprive me of this, my source of pride.

Matthew 19:11

He said to them, "True, but this truth is not practicable for everyone, it is only for those who have the gift.

Matthew 19:13

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray over them. The disciples checked the people,

Revelation 14:4

They have not been defiled by intercourse with women — they are celibates; they follow the Lamb wherever he goes; they have been ransomed from among men, as the first to be reaped for God and the Lamb.