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King James Version (1611 Edition)
Matthew 19:11
But hee said vnto them, All men cannot receiue this saying, saue they to whom it is giuen.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He responded, “Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given.
He responded, “Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given.
King James Version
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
English Standard Version
But he said to them, "Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
But he said to them, "Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
New American Standard Bible
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
New Century Version
Jesus answered, "Not everyone can accept this teaching, but God has made some able to accept it.
Jesus answered, "Not everyone can accept this teaching, but God has made some able to accept it.
Amplified Bible
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given.
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But he sayd vnto them, All men cannot receiue this thing, saue they to whom it is giuen.
But he sayd vnto them, All men cannot receiue this thing, saue they to whom it is giuen.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
Legacy Standard Bible
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
Berean Standard Bible
"Not everyone can accept this word," He replied, "but only those to whom it has been given.
"Not everyone can accept this word," He replied, "but only those to whom it has been given.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus told them, "Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.
Jesus told them, "Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.
Complete Jewish Bible
He said to them, "Not everyone grasps this teaching, only those for whom it is meant.
He said to them, "Not everyone grasps this teaching, only those for whom it is meant.
Darby Translation
And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
Easy-to-Read Version
He answered, "This statement is true for some, but not for everyone—only for those who have been given this gift.
He answered, "This statement is true for some, but not for everyone—only for those who have been given this gift.
George Lamsa Translation
He said to them, This saying does not apply to every man, but to whom it is needed.
He said to them, This saying does not apply to every man, but to whom it is needed.
Good News Translation
Jesus answered, "This teaching does not apply to everyone, but only to those to whom God has given it.
Jesus answered, "This teaching does not apply to everyone, but only to those to whom God has given it.
Lexham English Bible
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying but those to whom it has been given.
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying but those to whom it has been given.
Literal Translation
But He said to them, Not all make room for this Word, but those to whom it is given.
But He said to them, Not all make room for this Word, but those to whom it is given.
American Standard Version
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Bible in Basic English
But he said to them, Not all men are able to take in this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
But he said to them, Not all men are able to take in this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
Hebrew Names Version
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
International Standard Version
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying, except those to whom celibacyit">[fn] has been granted.1 Corinthians 7:2,7, 9,17;">[xr]
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying, except those to whom celibacyit">[fn] has been granted.1 Corinthians 7:2,7, 9,17;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But he said to them, Not every man is sufficient for this doctrine, but he to whom it is given.
But he said to them, Not every man is sufficient for this doctrine, but he to whom it is given.
Murdock Translation
But he said to them: Not every one is capable of that thing, but he only to whom it is given.
But he said to them: Not every one is capable of that thing, but he only to whom it is given.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He sayde vnto them: all men can not receaue this saying, saue they to whom it is geuen.
He sayde vnto them: all men can not receaue this saying, saue they to whom it is geuen.
English Revised Version
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
World English Bible
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Weymouth's New Testament
"It is not every man," He replied, "who can receive this teaching, but only those on whom the grace has been bestowed.
"It is not every man," He replied, "who can receive this teaching, but only those on whom the grace has been bestowed.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he seide to hem, Not alle men taken this word; but to whiche it is youun.
And he seide to hem, Not alle men taken this word; but to whiche it is youun.
Update Bible Version
But he said to them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
But he said to them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Webster's Bible Translation
But he said to them, All [men] cannot receive this saying, save [they] to whom it is given.
But he said to them, All [men] cannot receive this saying, save [they] to whom it is given.
New English Translation
He said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.
He said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.
New King James Version
But He said to them, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given:
But He said to them, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given:
New Living Translation
"Not everyone can accept this statement," Jesus said. "Only those whom God helps.
"Not everyone can accept this statement," Jesus said. "Only those whom God helps.
New Life Bible
But Jesus said to them, "Not all men are able to do this, but only those to whom it has been given.
But Jesus said to them, "Not all men are able to do this, but only those to whom it has been given.
New Revised Standard
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it is given.
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it is given.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, he, said unto them - Not all, find room for he word, save they to whom it hath been given;
But, he, said unto them - Not all, find room for he word, save they to whom it hath been given;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given.
Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given.
Revised Standard Version
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He sayde vnto them: all me can not awaye with that sayinge save they to whom it is geve.
He sayde vnto them: all me can not awaye with that sayinge save they to whom it is geve.
Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, `All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
And he said to them, `All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he sayde vnto them: All me can not coprehende yt sayenge, saue they to who it is geue.
But he sayde vnto them: All me can not coprehende yt sayenge, saue they to who it is geue.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.
but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.
THE MESSAGE
But Jesus said, "Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn't for everyone. Some, from birth seemingly, never give marriage a thought. Others never get asked—or accepted. And some decide not to get married for kingdom reasons. But if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it."
But Jesus said, "Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn't for everyone. Some, from birth seemingly, never give marriage a thought. Others never get asked—or accepted. And some decide not to get married for kingdom reasons. But if you're capable of growing into the largeness of marriage, do it."
Simplified Cowboy Version
Jesus replied, "Not every cowboy can live up to the Boss's standards on marriage.
Jesus replied, "Not every cowboy can live up to the Boss's standards on marriage.
Contextual Overview
3 The Pharisees also came vnto him, tempting him, and saying vnto him, Is it lawfull for a man to put away his wife for euery cause? 4 And hee answered, and said vnto them, Haue ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning, made them male and female? 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leaue father and mother, and shall cleaue to his wife: and they twaine shalbe one flesh. 6 Wherefore they are no more twaine, but one flesh. What therefore God hath ioyned together, let not man put asunder. 7 They say vnto him, Why did Moses then command to giue a writing of diuorcement, and to put her away? 8 Hee saith vnto them, Moses, because of the hardnesse of your hearts, suffered you to put away your wiues: but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say vnto you, Whosoeuer shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away, doth commit adultery. 10 His disciples say vnto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marrie. 11 But hee said vnto them, All men cannot receiue this saying, saue they to whom it is giuen. 12 For there are some Eunuches, which were so borne from their mothers wombe: and there are some Eunuches, which were made Eunuches of men: and there be Eunuches, which haue made themselues Eunuches for the kingdome of heauens sake. He that is able to receiue it, let him receiue it.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:7, 1 Corinthians 7:9, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:35
Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 7:5 - that Satan
Cross-References
Genesis 19:28
And he looked toward Sodome and Gomorrah, & toward all the land of the plaine, and beheld, and loe, the smoke of the countrey went vp as the smoke of a furnace.
And he looked toward Sodome and Gomorrah, & toward all the land of the plaine, and beheld, and loe, the smoke of the countrey went vp as the smoke of a furnace.
Genesis 19:29
And it came to passe, when God destroyed the cities of the plaine, that God remembred Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the ouerthrow, when he ouerthrew the cities, in the which Lot dwelt.
And it came to passe, when God destroyed the cities of the plaine, that God remembred Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the ouerthrow, when he ouerthrew the cities, in the which Lot dwelt.
2 Kings 6:18
And when they came downe to him, Elisha prayed vnto the Lord, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindnesse. And hee smote them with blindnesse, according to the word of Elisha.
And when they came downe to him, Elisha prayed vnto the Lord, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindnesse. And hee smote them with blindnesse, according to the word of Elisha.
Ecclesiastes 10:15
The labour of the foolish wearyeth euery one of them; because hee knoweth not how to goe to the citie.
The labour of the foolish wearyeth euery one of them; because hee knoweth not how to goe to the citie.
Isaiah 57:10
Thou art wearied in the greatnesse of thy way; yet saydst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieued.
Thou art wearied in the greatnesse of thy way; yet saydst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieued.
Jeremiah 2:36
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt bee ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt bee ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Acts 13:11
And now behold, the hand of the Lord is vpon thee, & thou shalt be blind, not seeing the Sunne for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkenes, and he went about, seeking some to lead him by the hand.
And now behold, the hand of the Lord is vpon thee, & thou shalt be blind, not seeing the Sunne for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkenes, and he went about, seeking some to lead him by the hand.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But he said unto them,.... With respect to the inference or conclusion, the disciples formed from what he had asserted:
all men cannot receive this saying; of their's, that it is not good to marry, but it is more proper and expedient to live a single life! every man, as the Syriac version renders it, is not ספק לה, "sufficient", or "fit", for this thing; everyone has not the gift of continency, and indeed very few; and therefore it is expedient for such to marry; for what the disciples said, though it might be true in part, yet not in the whole; and though the saying might be proper and pertinent enough to some persons, yet not to all, and indeed to none,
save they to whom it is given; to receive such a saying, to live unmarried with content, having the gift of chastity; for this is not of nature, but of grace: it is the gift of God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
All men cannot receive this saying - The minds of people are not prepared for this. This saying evidently means what the disciples had just said that it was good for a man not to marry. It might be good in certain circumstances - in times of persecution and trial, or for the sake of laboring in the cause of religion without the care and burden of a family. It might be good for many to live, as some of the apostles did, without marriage, but it was not given to all people, 1Co 7:1, 1 Corinthians 7:7,1 Corinthians 7:9. To be married, or unmarried, might be lawful, according to circumstances, 1 Corinthians 7:26.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 19:11. All - cannot receive this saying — A very wise answer, and well suited to the present circumstances of the disciples. Neither of the states is condemned. If thou marry, thou dost well-this is according to the order, will, and commandment of God. But if thou do not marry, (because of the present necessity, persecution, worldly embarrassments, or bodily infirmity,) thou dost better. See 1 Corinthians 7:25.
