Matthew 19:11
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
Cross-references
1 Corinthians 7:2
Parallel
1 Corinthians 7:2 gives the practical reason why not everyone can accept celibacy: marriage is the norm to avoid immorality.
1 Corinthians 7:7
Parallel
1 Corinthians 7:7 directly echoes Jesus' teaching that celibacy is a gift from God, not given to all.
1 Corinthians 7:9
Parallel
1 Corinthians 7:9 explains why not everyone can accept celibacy: if lacking self-control, it's better to marry.