Matthew 19:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then they are no longer two people, but one. And no one should separate a couple that God has joined together.”

Cross References

Proverbs 2:17

who breaks her wedding vows and leaves the man she married when she was young.

Malachi 2:14

And why isn't God pleased? It's because he knows that each of you men has been unfaithful to the wife you married when you were young. You promised that she would be your partner, but now you have broken that promise.

Malachi 2:16

The LORD God All-Powerful of Israel hates anyone who is cruel enough to divorce his wife. So take care never to be unfaithful!

Matthew 19:5

That's why a man leaves his father and mother and gets married. He becomes like one person with his wife.

Matthew 19:7

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

Mark 10:9

And no one should separate a couple that God has joined together.”

Romans 7:2

For example, the Law says that a man's wife must remain his wife as long as he lives. But once her husband is dead, she is free

Ephesians 5:28

In the same way, a husband should love his wife as much as he loves himself. A husband who loves his wife shows that he loves himself.

Hebrews 13:4

Have respect for marriage. Always be faithful to your partner, because God will punish anyone who is immoral or unfaithful in marriage.