SinaiMatthew 19:12
American Standard Version
For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
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Matthew 19:12 in other translations
For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
Matthew 19:12 in context
- 10The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
- 11But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
- 12For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
- 13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- 14But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.