Matthew 5:31

It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:31

BSB
It has also been said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'
AKJV
It has been said, Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce:
CPDV
And it has been said: 'Whoever would dismiss his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce.'
ERV
It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
NHEB
"And it was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce,'
SMT
And it was said, That whosoever should loose his wife, let him give her a repudiation.

Commentary for Matthew 5:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:31
Summary
Lawful marital separation requires formal written decree
Event
Jesus references existing practice
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching