Verse Comparison: Matthew 19:11
American Standard Version
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
Amplified® Bible
But He said to them, Not all men can accept this saying, but it is for those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus told them, "Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.
Darby English Version
And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
Good News Bible
Jesus answered, "This teaching does not apply to everyone, but only to those to whom God has given it.
International Standard Version
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying, except those to whom celibacy has been granted.
King James Version
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
New American Standard Bible
But He said to them, "Not all men {can} accept this statement, but {only} those to whom it has been given.
New International Version
Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.
New King James Version
But He said to them, 'All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom have received it.
Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, `All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
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