Mark 10:2 bbe — And Pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?

Bible in Basic English

"And Pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?"

— Mark 10:2, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 10 — Context

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And he got up, and went into the country of Judaea on the other side of Jordan: and great numbers of people came together to him again; and, as was his way, he gave them teaching.

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And Pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?

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And he said to them in answer, What did Moses say you were to do?

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And they said to him, Moses let us give her a statement in writing, and be free from her.

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But Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts he gave you this law.

Mark 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:2 say?
Mark 10:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?”
Where is Mark 10:2 in the Bible?
Mark 10:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 2.
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 10:2.
What translation should I read Mark 10:2 in?
Mark 10:2 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 10:2?
Mark 10:2 reads (BBE): “And Pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?” 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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