Mat 19:12 | TNotes | STEP | 19:12 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 ; 18:29 ; 1 Cor 7:7-8 ). • 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 ).

bLuke 14:26►

d1 Cor 7:7-8►

e1 Cor 7:25-35►

‏ Matthew 19:12

19:12 ^a 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 ^b; 18:29 ^c; 1 Cor 7:7-8 ^d).

• 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 ^e).