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The one who can accept this should accept it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” <a href="/esv/matthew/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born thus 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 sake of the kingdom of the heavens. The one being able to receive it, let him receive it." <a href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> For there are eunuchs who were born thus 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 accept it, let him accept it.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by people; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this, let him accept it.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother&#8217s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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 also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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 also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.” <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who have been born that way from their mother’s womb [making them incapable of consummating a marriage]; and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men [for royal service]; and there are eunuchs who have made themselves so for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.” <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept it should accept it.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother&#8217s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people are unable to marry because of birth defects or because of what someone has done to their bodies. Others stay single in order to serve God better. Anyone who can accept this teaching should do so." <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> For there are eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, which were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, which made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> For example, some men are celibate because they were born that way. Others are celibate because they were castrated. Still others have decided to be celibate because of the kingdom of heaven. If anyone can do what you've suggested, then he should do it." <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> For there are different reasons why men cannot marry: some, because they were born that way; others, because men made them that way; and others do not marry for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven. Let him who can accept this teaching do so." <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> because some men are celibate from birth, while some are celibate because they have been made that way by others. Still others are celibate because they have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom from heaven. Let anyone accept this who can." <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> 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." <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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." <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For there are some eunuchs, who were so born from their mothers womb: and there are some eunuchs, who were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There are men who from their birth have been disabled from marriage, others who have been so disabled by men, and others who have disabled themselves for the sake of the Kingdom of the Heavens. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it."<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for there are eunuchs who from the mother’s womb were so born; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who kept themselves eunuchs because of the kingdom of the heavens: he who is able to receive [it]—let him receive.” <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born thus 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 sake of the kingdom of the heavens. The one being able to receive it, let him receive it." <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for there are eunuchs who from the mother's womb were so born; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who kept themselves eunuchs because of the reign of the heavens: he who is able to receive it -- let him receive.' <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For there are eunuchs, who were born so from the mother's belly: and there are eunuchs, who were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of the heavens. He being able to receive, let him receive.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For there are eunuchs, who were born so from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, who were made so by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that can take, let him take it. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For there are chaste persons who were born so from their mother’s womb, and there are chaste persons who have been made so by men, and there are chaste persons who have made themselves chaste for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever is able to grasp this, let him grasp it.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For there are eunuchs who were born this 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 sake of the kingdom of heaven. To him who can grasp, this is enough. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For there are eunuchs who were born so from their mother's womb and there are eunuchs who became eunuchs by men and there are those who have made themselves eunuchs for the cause of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever can receive it let him receive it.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For there are eunuchs that were born such from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs that have been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs that have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let him accept it that is able to accept it.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For there are eunuchs, who have been so born from the womb of their mother. And there are eunuchs, who have been eunuchized by men: and there are eunuchs, who eunuchized themselves for the sake of the kingdom of the heavens. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For there are eunuchs, who were so from their mothers? womb; and there are eunuchs, who have been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that is capable of receiving, let him receive it.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as there are some eunuchs, who were such from their very birth: and others who were made such by men: so there are some who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of religion, he that can bear the state of celibacy, let him bear it. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There are men who from their birth have been disabled from marriage, others who have been so disabled by men, and others who have disabled themselves for the sake of the Kingdom of the Heavens. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it." <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for there are eunuchs who were so born 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 sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for there are <Fr>some<FR> eunuchs, who were born so from their mother's womb; and there be some, who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He that can receive <Fr>this saying,<FR> let him receive <Fr>it. <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5453" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Teachings about Divorce</a> …11“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given. 12<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there are</a> <a href="/greek/2135.htm" title="2135: eunouchoi (N-NMP) -- From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain.">eunuchs</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētros (N-GFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother."></a> <a href="/greek/2836.htm" title="2836: koilias (N-GFS) -- From koilos; a cavity, i.e. the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">were born</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">that way;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/2135.htm" title="2135: eunouchoi (N-NMP) -- From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain.">others</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. "></a> <a href="/greek/2134.htm" title="2134: eunouchisthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To make into a eunuch, emasculate, castrate. From eunouchos; to castrate.">were made that way</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">men;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/2135.htm" title="2135: eunouchoi (N-NMP) -- From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain.">still others</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. "></a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. "></a> <a href="/greek/2134.htm" title="2134: eunouchisan (V-AIA-3P) -- To make into a eunuch, emasculate, castrate. From eunouchos; to castrate.">live like eunuchs</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for the sake of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The one</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">who can</a> <a href="/greek/5562.htm" title="5562: chōrein (V-PNA) -- From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit.">accept this</a> <a href="/greek/5562.htm" title="5562: chōreitō (V-PMA-3S) -- From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit.">should accept it.” </a> 13Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-34</a> I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. / But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife, / and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband. <a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3-5</a> Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.” / For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7-9</a> I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. / Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am. / But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">1 Corinthians 7:37-38</a> But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well. / So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas? <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Revelation 14:4</a> These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">1 Corinthians 7:1</a> Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm">1 Corinthians 7:26-27</a> Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is. / Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29-31</a> What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; / those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing; / and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">1 Corinthians 7:35</a> I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">1 Corinthians 7:39-40</a> A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. / In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God. <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Acts 8:27-39</a> So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. / The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” ... <a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">1 Timothy 5:9-12</a> A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband, / and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. / But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry, ... <a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">1 Timothy 4:3</a> They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12-13</a> “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. / “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.which were made.<a href="/isaiah/39-7.htm">Isaiah 39:7</a> And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.<a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3,4</a> Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree… which have.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-38</a> But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: … <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5,15</a> Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Born</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-22.htm">Disabled</a> <a href="/daniel/1-18.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/matthew/18-35.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Heaven's</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Mothers</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/psalms/89-39.htm">Renounced</a> <a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Sex</a> <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/hosea/13-13.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-24.htm">Born</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Disabled</a> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Heaven's</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/matthew/24-19.htm">Mothers</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/matthew/20-3.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">Renounced</a> <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/genesis/19-5.htm">Sex</a> <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/matthew/20-4.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For there are eunuchs who were born that way; This phrase acknowledges the existence of individuals who are naturally unable to engage in sexual relations due to congenital conditions. In biblical times, such individuals were often marginalized, yet Jesus acknowledges their existence and inherent value. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's care for all people, regardless of their physical or social status. The mention of eunuchs here can be seen as a metaphor for those who, by nature, are set apart for a specific purpose, aligning with the biblical principle that God has a unique plan for each person.others were made that way by men; Historically, eunuchs were often castrated males who served in royal courts, particularly in the ancient Near East and other empires, such as Persia and Rome. This practice was common to ensure loyalty and prevent them from engaging in sexual relations with royal women. The mention of eunuchs made by men highlights the societal and cultural practices of the time, where individuals were often subjected to life-altering changes for the sake of service or control. This can be connected to the broader biblical narrative of human authority and its impact on individuals' lives.and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. This phrase introduces the concept of voluntary celibacy for spiritual purposes. It reflects the idea of self-denial and dedication to God's work, reminiscent of the Apostle Paul's teachings in <a href="/1_corinthians/7.htm">1 Corinthians 7</a>, where he discusses the benefits of singleness for undistracted devotion to the Lord. This voluntary choice is seen as a higher calling, where individuals prioritize spiritual commitments over earthly ties, echoing the sacrificial nature of Christ's own ministry.The one who can accept this should accept it.” Here, Jesus acknowledges that the call to celibacy is not for everyone, but for those who are able to embrace it. This statement respects individual capacity and calling, emphasizing that such a lifestyle is a personal decision rather than a universal mandate. It aligns with the biblical theme of free will and personal conviction in one's spiritual journey. This phrase also underscores the importance of discernment and the recognition of one's unique role in God's kingdom, much like the diverse gifts and callings described in <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, providing teaching on the nature of celibacy and commitment to the kingdom of heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eunuchs.htm">Eunuchs</a> Individuals who are either born without the capacity for marriage, made eunuchs by others, or choose celibacy for spiritual reasons. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's reign and the spiritual realm that believers are called to prioritize.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_eunuchs_in_context.htm">Understanding Eunuchs in Context</a> The term "eunuch" in Greek (eunouchos) can refer to those physically unable to marry, those made eunuchs by others, or those who choose celibacy for spiritual reasons. Understanding these distinctions helps us appreciate the diverse ways people may serve God. <a href="/topical/v/voluntary_celibacy_for_the_kingdom.htm">Voluntary Celibacy for the Kingdom</a> Jesus highlights the value of choosing celibacy for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. This choice is not mandated but is a personal calling for those who can accept it. <a href="/topical/r/respecting_different_callings.htm">Respecting Different Callings</a> Not everyone is called to celibacy, and Jesus acknowledges this by saying, "The one who can accept this should accept it." This teaches us to respect and honor different callings within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">Prioritizing the Kingdom of Heaven</a> Whether married or single, the ultimate goal is to prioritize the kingdom of heaven in our lives. This involves making choices that align with God's purposes and values.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19</a> <a href="/q/how_to_view_eunuchs_in_modern_gender_terms.htm">How should we understand Jesus’s mention of eunuchs (Matthew 19:12) in light of modern biology and gender concepts? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_priests_practice_celibacy.htm">Why do priests practice celibacy?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_celibacy's_benefits.htm">What benefits does celibacy offer to individuals?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_chastity_and_celibacy_differ.htm">What distinguishes chastity from celibacy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) There are some eunuchs.--The words are singularly startling in their form, and bear upon them an unmistakable stamp of being a true report of teaching which, in its depth and originality, went beyond the grasp of those who heard and reported it. What they teach is, that only those who are in some sense "eunuchs," who are, i.e., without the impulses that lead men to marriage, either naturally, or by the mutilation which then, as now, was common in the East, or who have conquered those impulses by the power of self-consecration to a higher life, can safely abstain from marriage. The celibacy of self-indulgence, or even of selfish prudence, tends but too fatally to impurity of heart or life. The man who thus makes himself as the eunuch, must do it "for the kingdom of heaven's sake," not, as too many have understood the words to mean, in order to win heaven for himself (that aim is not excluded, but it must not be the only or chief motive), but for the sake of all that the kingdom of heaven implies, in order to enlarge its range, and more effectually to bring the souls of men to receive it. Those who heard the words could hardly fail, as they thought over them, to look on their Master's life as having been the great perfect example of what He thus taught as to the higher form of holiness. The motives which St. Paul states as determining his own choice of the celibate life (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm" title="For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.">1Corinthians 7:7</a>), or the counsel which he gave to others (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/7-32.htm" title="But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried cares for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:">1Corinthians 7:32-34</a>), are identical with this teaching in their principle. They have influenced men in all ages of the Church, leading them to sacrifice the life of home, with all its blessings, for their work as pastors or evangelists. The Church of Rome and the founders of monastic orders were not wrong in their ideal of the highest form of life. Their mistake lay in enforcing that ideal as a rule on those who had not the power to realise it. The boldness (as it seems to us) of our Lord's language seems intended to teach men that the work must be done as effectively as if, like Origen, they had obeyed the implied commandment in its letter. If the impulses still remain; if life is made miserable by the struggle with them; if they taint the soul by not being allowed to flow in their legitimate channel, the man is, ipso facto, disqualified for the loftier ideal. He has not made himself a eunuch for the kingdom of heaven's sake, and he is therefore among those who "cannot receive the saying" that it "is not good to marry." On such grounds the conduct of those who have married after pledging themselves, as priests of the Church of Rome, to vows of celibacy is amply justified. The vows were such as ought never to have been imposed, and men ought never to have taken, and therefore, like the tetrarch's oath (<a href="/context/matthew/14-7.htm" title="Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.">Matthew 14:7-9</a>), when they were distinctly found to clash with the higher law of Nature, and to narrow what God had left free, their obligatory power ceased. The case of the monk who enters deliberately into an order of which celibacy is a condition, may seem at first to stand on a different footing; but here, also, though celibacy may legitimately be made a condition of continuing to belong to an order, the vow of a lifelong celibacy must be held to have been such as men had no right either to impose or take, and therefore as binding only so long as a man chooses to continue a member of the society which requires it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Our Lord proceeds to note three classes of men to whom it is given to abstain from marriage. There are some eunuchs, which were so born. The first class consists of those who are physically unable to contract matrimony, or, having the power, lack the inclination. They are compulsorily continent, and are not voluntary abstainers. Neither is the second class: those which were made eunuchs of men. Such were common enough in the harems and courts of Orientals. The cruel and infamous treatment which such persons underwent was practised against their will, and consequently their continence had no sort of merit. The third is the only class which of choice and for high reasons lived a celibate life: which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. This is not to be understood of excision; for this would be a contravention of the order of nature and the good work of creation. Origen, who took the passage literally, and with his own hands mutilated himself, was justly condemned by the verdict of the Church. The verb is to be understood in a metaphorical sense of the mortification of the natural desires and impulses at the cost of much pain and trouble, the spirit conquering the flesh by the special grace of God. The motive of such self-denial is high and pure. It is practised "for the kingdom of heaven's sake," that is, to be free from distraction and the cares and dangers involved in a married life. St. Paul carries forward the Lord's teaching when he writes (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32, 33</a>), "He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife" (comp. <a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3, 4</a>). The celibate life, deliberately embraced for religion's sake, is here approved by Christ, not to the disparagement of matrimony, but as a counsel which some are enabled to follow to their soul's great benefit. It may be added that the counsel applies also to married persons who sacrifice conjugal endearments for spiritual reasons - "have wives as though they had none" (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29</a>). Let him receive it. This is not an injunction, but a permission; it is no universal rule, prescribed to all or to the many; it is a special grace allowed to the few, and by few attained. "Each man," says St. Paul, "hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that" (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7, 26</a>). Some think the Essenes are here referred to; but it is not likely that our Lord would endorse the practices of a sect which in some of its tenets was by no means commendable. Rather he is laying down a limitation that, while self-sacrifice and self-dedication to God are acceptable and fraught with peculiar blessings, none should attempt to win heaven in this way, unless they are specially prepared for such a life by the grace of God mastering the human will and controlling every earthly desire. The pre-eminent value set on celibacy by the early Church was learned from this and similar passages; but Christ institutes no comparison between the single and married states; and it would have been wiser to imitate his reserve in estimating the spiritual merits of the two conditions. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. there are εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. eunuchs εὐνοῦχοι (eunouchoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2135.htm">Strong's 2135: </a> From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain. who οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. were born ἐγεννήθησαν (egennēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. that way; οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). [others] εὐνοῦχοι (eunouchoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2135.htm">Strong's 2135: </a> From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain. were made [that way] εὐνουχίσθησαν (eunouchisthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2134.htm">Strong's 2134: </a> To make into a eunuch, emasculate, castrate. From eunouchos; to castrate. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). men; ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [still others] εὐνοῦχοι (eunouchoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2135.htm">Strong's 2135: </a> From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain. live like eunuchs εὐνούχισαν (eunouchisan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2134.htm">Strong's 2134: </a> To make into a eunuch, emasculate, castrate. From eunouchos; to castrate. for the sake of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. The [one] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who can δυνάμενος (dynamenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. accept [this] χωρεῖν (chōrein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5562.htm">Strong's 5562: </a> From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit. should accept [it].? χωρείτω (chōreitō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5562.htm">Strong's 5562: </a> From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/19-12.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 19:12 For there are eunuchs who were born (Matt. 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