Matthew 5:31
It was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 19:3The Pharisees also came to Him to test Him, saying to Him, “Is it permissible for a man to divorce his wife for just any cause?”
Mark 10:2Then some Pharisees approached to test Him and asked Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce a wife?”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:28-33
The Sermon on the Mount. 27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it… Read the whole commentary →