Matthew 19:11

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

Matthew 19:10

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

Matthew 19:12

For there are some eunuchs who were that way from birth, and some who were made eunuchs by others, and some who became eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this should accept it.”

1 Corinthians 7:17

Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each person, so must he live. I give this sort of direction in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But because of immoralities, each man should have relations with his own wife and each woman with her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord.