Mark 10:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

They answered, “Moses allows a man to write out divorce papers and send his wife away.”

Cross References

Matthew 19:7

The Pharisees asked Jesus, “Why did Moses say a man could write out divorce papers and send his wife away?”

Matthew 1:19

Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to quietly call off the wedding.

Jeremiah 3:1

The Lord said to the people of Israel: If a divorced woman marries, can her first husband ever marry her again? No, because this would pollute the land. But you have more gods than a prostitute has lovers. Why should I take you back?

Isaiah 50:1

The Lord says, “Children, I didn't divorce your mother or sell you to pay debts; I divorced her and sold you because of your sins.

Mark 10:3

Jesus asked them, “What does the Law of Moses say about this?”