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- Matthew
- Chapter 19
- Verse 12
Matthew 19:12
“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.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For there are some eunuchs,.... Our Lord here distinguishes the various sorts of persons, that can and do live in a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For there are some eunuchs ... - Jesus proceeds to state that there were some who were able to receive that saying and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
eunuchs= "unmarried."
for the kingdom of heaven's sake In old days some men abstained from marriage in order to devote…
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