Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 19:11

"But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given." — Matthew 19:11 (ASV)

It may be better in some respects not to marry, but all men cannot receive this saying, and put it into practice. It would be the end of the race if they could. A single life is not for all, nor for many—nature forbids. To some, celibacy is better than marriage, but they are unique in constitution or in circumstances. Abstinence from marriage is to a few a choice gift, answering high purposes, but to the many, marriage is as necessary as it is honorable.