Matthew 19:12
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For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageGalilee was Jesus’ northern home region; Judea lay to the south, and the Jordan marked the route and eastern boundary area through which he traveled. Matthew places his teaching on marriage and voluntary celibacy in this Judean setting, where large crowds and Pharisees prompted the preceding discussion.
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Matthew 19:12 mentions Galilee, Jordan and Judea.
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