He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
Matthew 19:11 - Modern King James Version But He said to them, Not all receive this word, except those to whom it is given. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But He said to them, Not all men can accept this saying, but it is for those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given. American Standard Version (1901) But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given. Common English Bible He replied, “Not everybody can accept this teaching, but only those who have received the ability to accept it. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: "Not everyone is able to grasp this word, but only those to whom it has been given. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given. |
He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
His disciples said to Him, If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not good to marry.
For there are some eunuchs who were born so from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of Heaven's sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.
But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all churches.
But, because of the fornications, let each have his own wife, and let each have her own husband.
And this I speak for your own profit, not that I may cast a snare on you, but for that which is right, and that you may attend on the Lord without distraction.