Matthew 19:11

New American Bible - revised edition

He answered, “Not all can accept [this] word, but only those to whom that is granted.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

Matthew 19:10

[His] disciples said to him, “If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.”

Matthew 19:12

Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it.” Blessing of the Children.

1 Corinthians 7:17

Only, everyone should live as the Lord has assigned, just as God called each one. I give this order in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 7:2

but because of cases of immorality every man should have his own wife, and every woman her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I am telling you this for your own benefit, not to impose a restraint upon you, but for the sake of propriety and adherence to the Lord without distraction.