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NASB | Matthew 19:12 "For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 19:12 "For there are eunuchs who have been born that way from their mother's womb [making them incapable of consummating a marriage]; and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men [for royal service]; and there are eunuchs who have made themselves so for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it." |
Bible Question: Does anyone know if Matthew 19:12 refers to homosexuals? |
Bible Answer: No, this is not talking about homosexuality. Jesus is talking about people who, can and do live in a single state contentedly. There are various reasons why some people cannot enter into matrimony. When living this contended single life, such people are able to expend their efforts for religious purposes, since they do not have the obligations that normally accompany being married. This does not mean that they are superior in some fashion or that their singled state gains them some improved station in life. |