Matt.19.11
19:11 This statement refers to the disciples’ comment (19:10).
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19:11 This statement refers to the disciples’ comment (19:10).
19:12 Eunuchs are males castrated either by a birth defect or by a surgical operation. Jesus also uses the term metaphorically for those who choose not to marry (see Luke 14:26; 18:29; 1 Cor 7:7-8). • for the sake of the Kingdom: Jesus was not denigrating marriage; he was simply indicating that the unmarried often have greater potential for ministry (see 1 C...
19:12 Eunuchs are males castrated either by a birth defect or by a surgical operation. Jesus also uses the term metaphorically for those who choose not to marry (see Luke 14:26; 18:29; 1 Cor 7:7-8). • for the sake of the Kingdom: Jesus was not denigrating marriage; he was simply indicating that the unmarried often have greater potential for ministry (see 1 Cor 7:25-35).
19:1–20:34 Jesus was now on the move toward Jerusalem (19:1; 20:29; 21:1), with a further opportunity for instructing the disciples on various aspects of discipleship.
19:13 Jesus would lay his hands on others to bless them (see Luke 4:40; 13:13; see also Gen 48:14-15; Acts 19:6). • The disciples, motivated to protect Jesus, scolded the parents, demonstrating a wrong attitude toward children (see Matt 18:5-6, 10).
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