Eunuch mentioned in new testament
The New Testament mentions eunuchs in several passages. Here are a few examples:
- Matthew 19:12 - Jesus says, "For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can accept it." This passage is often interpreted as referring to those who have chosen to live a life of celibacy or chastity, rather than those who were physically castrated.
- Matthew 8:28-34 - In this passage, Jesus casts out demons from two men who are described as "demon-possessed and insane" and who are also referred to as "eunuchs." The term "eunuchs" is likely being used here to describe people who are considered to be outside the normal social and cultural norms.
- Acts 8:26-40 - In this passage, Philip the evangelist encounters an Ethiopian eunuch who is a high-ranking official in the court of Candace, the queen of Ethiopia. The eunuch is reading from the book of Isaiah and is seeking to understand its meaning. Philip explains the passage to him and the eunuch becomes a believer.
- 1 Corinthians 7:7-9 - In this passage, Paul writes about the benefits of being unmarried and says that those who are "eunuchs" (or "celibates") have a special role in the kingdom of God.
It's worth noting that the term "eunuch" in the New Testament is not always used to describe someone who has been physically castrated. In some cases, it may be used more broadly to describe someone who is considered to be outside the normal social and cultural norms, or who has chosen to live a life of celibacy or chastity.