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)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

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

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Illustrating Bible--faux-leather, green
CSB Illustrating Bible--faux-leather, green
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $51.99
Save: $18.00 (26%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather, Index
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather, Index
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $30.49
Save: $59.50 (66%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.49
Save: $8.50 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $33.99
Save: $16.00 (32%)
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $10.00 (29%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars