Matthew 19:8

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Genesis 2:24

For this reason, a man leaves his father and his mother to be unselfishly attached to his wife. They become one flesh as a new family!

Genesis 7:7

Noah and his wife and his sons and their wives boarded the ark to escape the flood.

Jeremiah 6:16

Yahweh said to his people: “Stand at the crossroads. Now, consider your ways and ask for the ancient paths. Which is God’s way? Walk on his path, and you’ll enjoy a resting place for yourselves. But they said, ‘We will not. That’s not the path we want.’ ”

Matthew 19:7

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

Matthew 19:9

But I say to you, whoever leaves his wife for any reason other than immorality, then takes another wife is living in adultery. And whoever takes a divorced woman in marriage is also living in adultery.”

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “It is only right to do all that God requires.” Then John baptized Jesus.

Matthew 8:31

And the demons pleaded, “If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs.”

Mark 10:5

Jesus said, “Yes, Moses wrote this exception for you because you are hardhearted.

Mark 16:14

Then Jesus appeared before the eleven apostles as they were eating a meal. He corrected them for having such hard, unbelieving hearts because they did not believe those who saw him after his resurrection.

1 Corinthians 7:6

I’m not giving you a divine command, but my godly advice.