Matthew 19:12

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].

BSB

For 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.”

WEB

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 eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”

YLT

for there are eunuchs who from the mother’s womb were so born; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who kept themselves eunuchs because of the reign of the heavens: he who is able to receive it—let him receive.’

F.O.G Original

(12) Because there are eunuchs born that way from their mother’s womb, eunuchs made a eunuch by men and eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom above. Them able to accept, accept.

F.O.G

(12) Because there are eunuchs born that way from their mother’s womb, eunuchs made a eunuch by men and eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom above. Them able to accept, accept.

F.O.G MSG

¹²For there are eunuchsᶜ who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

Footnotes:

¹²ᶜ Eunuchs: Jesus uses this term metaphorically to describe three categories: those born with physical conditions preventing marriage, those castrated by others, and those who choose celibacy to serve God’s kingdom more fully.