Matthew 19:10

¶ His disciples say vnto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marrie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The disciples say to him, If this is the position of a man in relation to his wife, it is better not to be married.
- Basic English Bible

His disciples say to him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
- Darby Bible

His disciples say to him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
- Webster's Bible

If this is the case with a man in relation to his wife, said the disciples to Him, "it is better not to marry."
- Weymouth Bible

His disciples said to him, "If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry."
- World English Bible

His disciplis seien to him, If the cause of a man with a wijf is so, it spedith not to be weddid.
- Wycliffe Bible

His disciples say to him, `If the case of the man with the woman is so, it is not good to marry.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 19:10

19:9 And I say to you - I revoke that indulgence from this day, so that from henceforth, Whosoever, &c.

19:11 But he said to them - This is not universally true; it does not hold, with regard to all men, but with regard to those only to whom is given this excellent gift of God. Now this is given to three sorts of persons to some by natural constitution, without their choice: to others by violence, against their choice; and to others by grace with their choice: who steadily withstand their natural inclinations, that they may wait upon God without distraction.

19:12 There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake - Happy they! who have abstained from marriage (though without condemning or despising it) that they might walk more closely with God! He that is able to receive it, let him receive it - This gracious command (for such it is unquestionably, since to say, such a man may live single, is saying nothing. Who ever doubted this?) is not designed for all men: but only for those few who are able to receive it. O let these receive it joyfully!