Matthew 5:31

Holman Christian Standard Bible

“It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:1

If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Wouldn’t such a land become totally defiled? But you! You have played the prostitute with many partners — can you return to Me? This is the Lord’s declaration.

Malachi 2:16

“If he hates and divorces his wife, ” says the Lord God of Israel, “he covers his garment with injustice,” says the Lord of Hosts. Therefore, watch yourselves carefully, and do not act treacherously.

Matthew 19:3

Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife on any grounds? ”

Matthew 19:7

“Why then,” they asked Him, “did Moses command us to give divorce papers and to send her away? ”