¹¹ Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.^{(A) 12} For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

² But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband.

⁹ But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry,^(A) for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

²⁸ Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,^(A) doing something useful with their own hands,^(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.^(C)

² As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires,^(A) but rather for the will of God.