Matthew 19:11

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Matthew 19:11

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.

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ASV

American Standard Version

But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And He said to them, “Not all receive this word, but [those] to whom it has been given.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 19

⁹ Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

¹⁰ His disciples said to Him, “If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.”

¹¹ “Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.

¹² 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.”

¹³ Then 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.

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