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Matthew 19:11

Marriage

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.”

“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.

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BSB
“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
KJV
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
WEB
But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
ASV
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
DARBY
And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
BLB
And He said to them, “Not all receive this word, but [those] to whom it has been given.
ÅB
Men han sa til dem: «Ikke alle skjønner dette, men bare de som det er gitt til.
OTB
Han sa til dem: «Ikke alle kan akseptere dette ordet, men bare de som det er gitt til.
B1930
Men han sa til dem: Ikke alle fatter dette ord, men bare de som det er gitt.

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