Mark 10:7 kjva — For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;"

— Mark 10:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 10 — Context

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And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.

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And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

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But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

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For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

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And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

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What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

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And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.

Mark 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:7 say?
Mark 10:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave 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 (KJVA): “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave 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.
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