Mark 10:7 bbe — For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to his wife;

Bible in Basic English

"For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to his wife;"

— Mark 10:7, Bible in Basic English

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“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;”
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Mark 10 — Context

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

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

But from the first, male and female made he them.

For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to his wife;

And the two will become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

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

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

Mark 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:7 say?

Mark 10:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to his wife;”

Where is Mark 10:7 in the Bible?

Mark 10:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 7.

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 10:7.

What translation should I read Mark 10:7 in?

Mark 10:7 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 10:7?

Mark 10:7 reads (BBE): “For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to 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.

Mark 10:7 bbe — For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother, and be joined to his wife;

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