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Matthew 5:31-33
Common English Bible
Matthew 5:31-33
Common English Bible
Law of divorce
31 “It was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a divorce certificate.’[a] 32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife except for sexual unfaithfulness forces her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Law of solemn pledges
33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago: Don’t make a false solemn pledge, but you should follow through on what you have pledged to the Lord.[b]
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Matthew 5:31-33
New International Version
Matthew 5:31-33
New International Version
Divorce
31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’[a](A) 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.(B)
Oaths
33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,(C) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’(D)
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- Matthew 5:31 Deut. 24:1
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