Divorce Practices Censured

31 “It was also said, Whoever divorces(A) his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.[a](B) 32 But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality, 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,You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.[b](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:31 Dt 24:1
  2. 5:33 Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21

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