Matthew 5:31

New King James Version

“Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:1

“They say, ‘If a man divorces his wife, And she goes from him And becomes another man’s, May he return to her again?’ Would not that land be greatly polluted? But you have played the harlot with many lovers; Yet return to Me,” says the Lord.

Malachi 2:16

“For the Lord 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, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?”

Matthew 19:7

They said to Him, “Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?”