Matthew 19:3

Presently some of the Pharisees came up to him, and made test of him by asking, "Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for every cause?"

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

In Context

2A great multitude followed him, and he healed them there.

4"Have you not read." he answered, "that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said,

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Cross References

Matthew 5:31"It was also said, "Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of separation.

Matthew 22:16So they sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you are honest, and that you are teaching the way of God in sincerity; and are not afraid of any one, for you do not court men’s favor.

Mark 10:2Presently some Pharisees came up and tested him, by asking if it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife.

Mark 12:15Shall we pay, or not pay?" But he, knowing well their hypocrisy, said to them. "Why are you testing me? Bring me a dollar for me to look at."

John 8:6(This they said to tempt him, so that they could bring a charge against him.)

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:2-3

Christ Leaves Galilee and Enters Judea. 1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. We have here an account of Christ's removal. Observe, 1. He left Galilee. There he had been brought up, and had spent the greatest part of his life in that remote despicable part of the country; it was only upon occasion of the feasts, that he came up to Jerusalem, and… Read the whole commentary →

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