Mark 10:2 nasb — Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a wi…

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"Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a wife."

— Mark 10:2, NASB

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“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”
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Mark 10 — Context

Getting up, He *went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds *gathered around Him again, and, according to His custom, He once more began to teach them.

Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a wife.

And He answered and said to them, "What did Moses command you?"

They said, "Moses permitted a man TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY."

But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.

Mark 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:2 say?

Mark 10:2 in the NASB reads: “Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a 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 (NASB): “Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a 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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