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In Matt 19:10 we read how the disciples react to Jesus teaching on the indissolubility of marriage, concluding that it is better not to marry. Jesus' reply to their comment (Matt 19:11-12) can be interpreted in different ways because of the indefiniteness of the direct object in the sentence (τὸν λόγον [τοῦτον]) and because of the different meanings that the verb χωρέω can assume. This article focuses on the meaning of the verb χωρέω in Matt 19:11-12, which can express not only understanding or acceptance but also the capability to bear a burden, i.e. a life without a wife.