Matthew 19:11 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
And he said to them, `All do not receive this word, but those to whom it hath been given;
English ASV
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
English Amplified
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.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
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.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
He responded, “Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And he said to them, All cannot receive this word, but those to whom it has been given;
English EASY 2024
Jesus replied, ‘Not everyone can agree with this idea. But God has helped some people to accept it.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
He answered, "This statement is true for some, but not for everyone—only for those who have been given this gift.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
But he said to them, "Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Jesus answered, “This teaching does not apply to everyone, but only to those to whom God has given it.
English God's Word - GW 1995
He answered them, "Not everyone can do what you suggest. Only those who have that gift can.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
But He told them, "Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those it has been given to.
English KJV 1611
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
English LSB
But He said to them, “Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
But He said to them, “Not all men can receive this precept, but only those to whom it is given.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He answered, "Not all can accept (this) word, but only those to whom that is granted.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
He said to them, “Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept the idea of staying single. Only those who have been helped to live without getting married can accept it.
English NIV
Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.
English NKJ 1982
But He said to them, “All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given:
English NLT
"Not everyone can accept this statement," Jesus said. "Only those whom God helps.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this teaching, but only those to whom it is given.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
“Not everyone is meant to remain single—only those whom God gives grace to be unmarried.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
“Not everyone can accept this statement,“ Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps.
English Tyndale 1537
He said unto them: all men cannot away with(comprehend) that saying but(save) they to whom it is given.