Matthew 19:12

New American Bible - revised edition

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.

Cross References

Isaiah 39:7

Some of your own descendants, your progeny, shall be taken and made attendants in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

Matthew 19:11

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

Matthew 19:13

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

1 Corinthians 9:15

I have not used any of these rights, however, nor do I write this that it be done so in my case. I would rather die. Certainly no one is going to nullify my boast.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Do we not have the right to take along a Christian wife, as do the rest of the apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?

Revelation 14:4

These are they who were not defiled with women; they are virgins and these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been ransomed as the firstfruits of the human race for God and the Lamb.