Matthew 19:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given: - q.d., 'That the unmarried state is better, is a saying not for everyone, and indeed only for such as it is divinely intended for.' But who are these? they would naturally ask; and this our Lord proceeds to tell them in three particulars.

Matthew 19:11

11 But he said unto them,All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.