Matthew 19:11
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
In context
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 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.
Matthew 19:11 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
- KJV King James Version
- But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
- WEB World English Bible
- But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And he said to them, 'All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
- DBY Darby Translation
- And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
- WBS Webster Bible
- But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.