Mat 19:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. For there are some eunuchs which were so born from their mother's womb-- persons constitutionally either incapable of or indisposed to marriage. and there are some eunuchs which were made eunuchs of men-- persons rendered incapable by others. and there be eunuchs which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake-- persons who, to do God's work better, deliberately choose this state. Such was Paul ( ). He that is able to receive it, let him receive it-- "He who feels this to be his proper vocation, let him embrace it"; which, of course, is as much as to say--"he only." Thus, all are left free in this matter. For the exposition, see on . For the exposition, see on .

‏ Matthew 19:12

12. For there are some eunuchs which were so born from their mother's womb--persons constitutionally either incapable of or indisposed to marriage.

and there are some eunuchs which were made eunuchs of men--persons rendered incapable by others.

and there be eunuchs which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake--persons who, to do God's work better, deliberately choose this state. Such was Paul (1Co 7:7).

He that is able to receive it, let him receive it--"He who feels this to be his proper vocation, let him embrace it"; which, of course, is as much as to say--"he only." Thus, all are left free in this matter.

Mt 19:13-15. Little Children Brought to Christ. ( = Mr 10:13-16; Lu 18:15-17).

For the exposition, see on Lu 18:15-17.

Mt 19:16-30. The Rich Young Ruler. ( = Mr 10:17-31; Lu 18:18-30).

For the exposition, see on Lu 18:18-30.