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Matthew 19:6-8 Jesus Teaches About Divorce

6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”

7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”

8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.

Cross References for Matthew 19:6-8

Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adult... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:4

Romans 7:2 - For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:2 Click to read the verse Romans 7:2

Malachi 2:14 - You ask, “Why?” It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. Y... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:14 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:14

Proverbs 2:17 - who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:17

Ephesians 5:28 - In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:28 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:28

Mark 10:9 - Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Click to read the verse Mark 10:9 Click to read the verse Mark 10:9

1 Corinthians 7:10-14 - To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her hus... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:10-14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:10-14