Thematic Bible: Exemplified in celibacy

The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” Verse Concepts

But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, [that as a practical matter] it is good if they remain [single and entirely devoted to the Lord] as I am. Verse Concepts

Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you unmarried? Do not seek a wife. Verse Concepts

who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from [certain kinds of] foods which God has created to be gratefully shared by those who believe and have [a clear] knowledge of the truth. Verse Concepts

These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb. Verse Concepts

Thematic Bible: Exemplified in celibacy

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