Matthew 5:31-32

Divorce Practices Censured

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31} “It was also said, Whoever divorces^(A) his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.^(B)^(a) ^{Tools
32} But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality,^(b) causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.^(C)

Footnotes:

a. Matthew 5:31: Dt 24:1

b. Matthew 5:32: Gk porneia fornication, or possibly a violation of Jewish marriage laws

Cross references:

A. Matthew 5:31: Jeremiah 3:1; Matthew 19:7; Mark 10:4

B. Matthew 5:31: Deuteronomy 24:1

C. Matthew 5:32: Matthew 19:9; Mark 10:11; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:3; 1 Corinthians 7:11