Matthew 19:7

The Passion Translation

They responded, “So then why did Moses command us to give a certificate of divorce and it would be lawful?”

Cross References

Matthew 5:31

“It has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her legal divorce papers.’

Mark 10:4

They replied, “Moses permitted us to write a certificate of separation that would be valid to complete a divorce.”

Matthew 1:19

Her fiancé, Joseph, was a righteous man full of integrity and he didn’t want to disgrace her, but when he learned of her pregnancy he secretly planned to break the engagement.

Jeremiah 3:8

She saw me give unfaithful Israel her divorce papers and send her away because of her continued adultery. Her treacherous sister, Judah, likewise had no fear; she, too, acted like a prostitute.

Isaiah 50:1

Yahweh asks, “Have I abandoned you? Can you show me your mother’s divorce papers that prove I sent her away? Do you think I sold you into slavery to pay off a debt? No, you sold yourselves into slavery because of your sins, and because of your rebellion I sent your mother away!

Matthew 19:6

From then on, they are no longer two, but united as one. So what God unites let no one divide!”

Matthew 19:8

Jesus said, “Moses permitted you to divorce because your hearts are so hard and stubborn, but originally there was no such thing.