Mat 19:12, Act 26:29, 1Cor 9:5, 12:11 | ISV | STEP | For some men are celibate from birth, while others are celibate because they have been made that way by others. Still others are celibate because they have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”

Matthew 19:12

12 For some men are celibate from birth, ^{▼▼Lit. from the mother's womb} while others are celibate because they have been made that way by others. Still others are celibate because they have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”1Cor 7:32, 34

Acts 26:29

29 Paul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am—except for these chains!”1Cor 7:7

1 Corinthians 9:5

5 We have the right to take a believing wife with us like the other apostles, the Lord's brothers, and Cephas, ^{▼▼I.e. Peter} don't we?Matt 8:14; 13:55; Mark 6:3; Luke 6:15; Gal 1:19

1 Corinthians 12:11

11 But one and the same Spirit produces all these results and gives what he wants to each person.John 3:8; Rom 12:6; 1Cor 7:7; 2Cor 10:13; Eph 4:7; Heb 2:4