Matthew 19:11

New International Reader's Version

Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept the idea of staying single. Only those who have been helped to live without getting married can accept it.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Matthew 19:10

Here is what the disciples said to him. “If that’s the way it is between a husband and wife, it is better not to get married.”

Matthew 19:12

Some men are not able to have children because they were born that way. Some have been made that way by other people. Others have chosen to live that way in order to serve the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

1 Corinthians 7:17

But each believer should live in whatever situation the Lord has given them. Stay as you were when God chose you. That’s the rule all the churches must follow.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But since sexual sin is happening, each man should sleep with his own wife. And each woman should sleep with her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

I’m saying those things for your own good. I’m not trying to hold you back. I want you to be free to live in a way that is right. I want you to give yourselves completely to the Lord.