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Matthew 19:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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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.

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

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

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

Jesus replied, “You are so heartless! That's why Moses allowed you to divorce your wife. But from the beginning God did not intend it to be that way.

You have been taught that a man who divorces his wife must write out divorce papers for her.

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