Matthew 19:11

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 19:11

BSB
"Not everyone can accept this word," He replied, "but only those to whom it has been given.
AKJV
But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
CPDV
And he said to them: "Not everyone is able to grasp this word, but only those to whom it has been given.
ERV
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
NHEB
But he said to them, "Not everyone can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
SMT
And he said to them, All have not room for this word, but to whom it is given.

Commentary for Matthew 19:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 19:11
Summary
Spiritual celibacy gift requires special divine enabling
Place
Judaea
Event
Jesus clarifies celibacy as special gift
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching