Matthew 19:10-12
19:11 a This statement refers to the disciples’ comment (19:10 b).19:12 c Eunuchs are males castrated either by a birth defect or by a surgical operation. Jesus also uses the term metaphorically for those who choose not to marry (see Luke 14:26 d; 18:29 e; 1 Cor 7:7-8 f).
• for the sake of the Kingdom: Jesus was not denigrating marriage; he was simply indicating that the unmarried often have greater potential for ministry (see 1 Cor 7:25-35 g).
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