Matthew 19:5

First Nations Version

This is why a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. Together they become one flesh,

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:4

In this matter neither wife nor husband have the right over their own bodies. Their bodies belong to each other.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But because of the strong temptation to misuse these desires, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

Ephesians 5:31

“For this purpose a man must leave his father and mother, so he can join with his wife, and the two will become one body.”

1 Corinthians 6:16

Can you not see that a man who joins together with such a woman becomes one body with her? For it says in our Sacred Teachings, “The two will be joined together and become one body.”

Romans 12:9

Love with a true heart. Hate what is evil and hold on tight to what is good.

Matthew 19:6

no longer two, but one body joined together. No human being should tear apart what Creator has put together.” Like sly coyotes they smiled at each other. They were sure that he could not answer their next question.