Thematic Bible: Exemplified in celibacy

His disciples [then] said to Jesus, "If this is the way it has to be between a man and his wife, it is not worth getting married." Verse Concepts

Now to those people who are not married [Note: This probably refers to all unmarried people, and not just to widowers, as some think], or who are widows, I say it is [a] good [idea] for them to remain like me [i.e., single. See verse Verse Concepts

Are you married? [If so], then do not separate [from your mate]. Are you unmarried? [If so], then do not look for a wife. Verse Concepts

They forbid people to get married and require them to avoid [eating] certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and [fully] know the truth. Verse Concepts

These people are the ones who did not practice sexual immorality with women, for they were virgins [Note: This probably has reference to people who avoided idolatry]. These are people who followed the Lamb wherever He went. They were purchased from among mankind to be the firstfruits [devoted] to God and to the Lamb. Verse Concepts

Thematic Bible: Exemplified in celibacy

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