Matthew 19:11

Teachings about Divorce

10His disciples said to Him, “If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.”11“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.12For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

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Berean Standard Bible
“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
American Standard Version (1901)
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Bible in Basic English
But he said to them, Not all men are able to take in this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given.
Free Bible Version
“Not everyone can accept this instruction, only those it's given to,” Jesus told them.
Geneva Bible 1599
But he sayd vnto them, All men cannot receiue this thing, saue they to whom it is giuen.
King James (Authorized) Version
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
One Unity Resource Bible
But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
Translation for Translators
Then he said to us, “Not every man is able to accept this teaching. Only the men whom God enables to accept it are able to do so.
Unlocked Literal Bible
But Jesus said to them, “Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those who are allowed to accept it.
Noah Webster Bible
But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
World English Bible
But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.
Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, 'All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;