Matthew 19:7

First Nations Version

“Why then,” they asked him, “does Drawn from the Water (Moses), in the Law, instruct that a man give his wife divorce papers before sending her away?”

Cross References

Matthew 5:31

“Drawn from the Water (Moses) said, ‘If you put away your wife you must give her divorce papers.’

Mark 10:4

“He permitted a man to send her away by giving her divorce papers,” they answered back.

Matthew 1:19

He Gives Sons (Joseph) was a man of honor. He did not want to bring her trouble and open shame, so he thought about secretly releasing her from the marriage promise.

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.

Matthew 19:8

“It is because of your cold hearts of stone that Drawn from the Water (Moses) permitted this,” he answered, “but this was not the Great Spirit’s original plan for men and women.