Matthew 19:10

New English Translation

The disciples said to him, “If this is the case of a husband with a wife, it is better not to marry!”

Cross References

Genesis 2:18

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion for him who corresponds to him.”

Proverbs 18:22

The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.

Proverbs 21:9

It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

Matthew 19:11

He said to them, “Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.

Matthew 19:9

Now I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another commits adultery.”

1 Corinthians 7:8

To the unmarried and widows I say that it is best for them to remain as I am.

1 Timothy 4:3

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.