For there are eunuchs that were born such from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs that have been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs that have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let him accept it that is able to accept it.

But he said to them: All can not accept this saying; only those to whom it is given.

but, in every nation, he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him.

And the angel came into her presence, and said: Hail, graciously accepted: the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.

And he said: Verily I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Since through you we enjoy great quietness, and since whatever has been undertaken for this nation has been conducted to a successful issue by your foresight at all times and in all places, we accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

Women received their dead raised to life again: but others were beat to death, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection;

For if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not.

for he accepted my exhortation, and, being more earnest, he went to you of his own accord.

For if he that comes should preach another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or, if you receive another Spirit, which you did not receive, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you would well bear with him.

But from those who were supposed to be something; (what they were is a matter of no importance to me: God does not accept the person of man;) they, indeed, who were supposed to be something, communicated no additional truth to me;