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I Corinthians 7:17

Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches.

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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.