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Matthew 5:31-33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 5:31-33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Divorce Practices Censured
31 “It was also said, Whoever divorces(A) his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.(B)[a] 32 But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality,[b] causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.(C)
Tell the Truth
33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors,[c] You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.(D)[d]
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- Matthew 5:31 Dt 24:1
- Matthew 5:32 Gk porneia = fornication, or possibly a violation of Jewish marriage laws
- Matthew 5:33 Lit to the ancients
- Matthew 5:33 Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21
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