Jesus proceeds to state that there were some who were able to receive that saying, and to remain in a married state. Some were so born; some made s…

There are some eunuchs — These words are remarkably startling and clearly bear the mark of being a true report of a teaching that,…

Some have only weak desires concerning marriage, and they were born that way. They will find it good to remain as they are. Others subdue their nat…

St. Jerome: A wife is a grievous burden if one is not permitted to divorce her except for the cause of fornication. For what …

“This word” refers to the disciples’ question in v.10 rather than Jesus’ statements in vv.4–9. Jesus responds that not everyone can live by such a …

For there are eunuchs. Christ distinguishes three kinds of eunuchs. Those who are so by nature, or who have been castrated by men…

For there are some eunuchs
Our Lord here distinguishes the various sorts of persons who can and do live in a single …

The Pharisees were eager to draw something from Jesus that they could portray as contrary to the law of Moses. Cases about marriage have been numer…

In this pa age, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of …