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Matthew 5:32

But I tell you that any man who divorces his wife except for sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

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In The King James Version

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

In Context

31The law also said, ‘If a man divorces his wife, he should give her a certificate of divorce.’

33And again, you've heard that the law said to the people of long ago, ‘You shall not perjure yourself. Instead make sure you keep the oaths you swear to the Lord.’

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Cross References

Malachi 2:14“Why not?” you ask. Because the Lord witnessed the vows you and your wife exchanged when you were young. You were unfaithful to her, your wife and partner joined to you by marriage contract.

Matthew 19:8“Because of your hard-hearted attitude Moses permitted you to divorce your wives, but it wasn't like that in the beginning,” Jesus replied.

Luke 9:30Two men appeared in brilliant glory. They were Moses and Elijah, and they began to talk with Jesus.

Luke 16:18Any man who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery, and a man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:4The wife's body doesn't just belong to her, but her husband; and similarly the husband's body doesn't just belong to him but his 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 →

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