Matthew 19:11

But He said to them, “Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom [the capacity to receive] it has been given.

1 Corinthians 7:17

Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.

Matthew 13:11

Jesus replied to them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:7-9

I wish that all the people were as I am; but each person has his own gift from God, one of this kind and one of that.

1 Corinthians 7:35

Now I say this for your own benefit; not to restrict you, but to promote what is appropriate and secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

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But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

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1 Corinthians 7:2
But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.