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Matthew 19:7-8
New Living Translation
Matthew 19:7-8
New Living Translation
7 “Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?”[a] they asked.
8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended.
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Matthew 19:7-8
New International Version
Matthew 19:7-8
New International Version
7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”(A)
8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.
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