Matthew 5:31

Modern English Version

“It was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:1

If a man divorces his wife, and she goes from him and becomes another man’s, shall he return to her again? Shall not that land be greatly polluted? But you have played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to Me, says the Lord.

Malachi 2:16

For the Lord, the God of Israel, says that He hates divorce; for it covers one’s garment with violence, says the Lord of Hosts. Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously.

Matthew 19:3

The Pharisees also came to Him, tempting Him and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Matthew 19:7

They said to Him, “Then why did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to send her away?”