Mark 10:12 bbe — And if she herself puts away her husband and takes another, she is false to her husband.

Bible in Basic English

"And if she herself puts away her husband and takes another, she is false to her husband."

— Mark 10:12, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 10 — Context

9

Let not that which has been joined together by God be parted by man.

10

And in the house the disciples put questions to him again about this thing.

11

And he said to them, Whoever puts away his wife and takes another, is false to his wife;

12

And if she herself puts away her husband and takes another, she is false to her husband.

13

And they took to him little children, so that he might put his hands on them: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

14

And when Jesus saw it, he was angry, and said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not keep them away; for of such is the kingdom of God.

15

Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

Mark 10:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:12 say?
Mark 10:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if she herself puts away her husband and takes another, she is false to her husband.”
Where is Mark 10:12 in the Bible?
Mark 10:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 12.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:12.
What translation should I read Mark 10:12 in?
Mark 10:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:12?
Mark 10:12 reads (BBE): “And if she herself puts away her husband and takes another, she is false to her husband.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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