Bible Verses

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."

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Marriage - Divorce - Remarriage Evolution's Extinction Engine
12. Traditionalist View Error in the MDR Debate
This critique argues that the traditionalist Church of Christ view on remarriage misapplies Matthew 19:9 by treating remarriage as continuous adultery, imposing legalistic burdens Scripture never commands, and ignoring the New Testament's emphasis on grace and remaining in one's present situation.
Matthew 19:9
13. Does Jesus Require Forced Celibacy?
Matthew 19:12 teaches celibacy as a voluntary calling, not a requirement, and—together with Paul's guidance in I Corinthians 7—shows that Scripture never mandates lifelong celibacy or dissolving second marriages as a path to repentance.
Matthew 19:12