Mark 10:7-9
King James Version
7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
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Mark 10:7-9
New King James Version
7 (A)‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh’; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”
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Mark 10:7-9
Amplified Bible
7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother [to establish a home with his wife],(A) 8 and the two shall become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but [are united as] one flesh.(B) 9 Therefore, what God has united and joined together, man must not separate [by divorce].”
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Mark 10:7-9
English Standard Version
7 (A)‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife,[a] 8 and (B)the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 (C)What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
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- Mark 10:7 Some manuscripts omit and hold fast to his wife
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