Mark 10:8 net — and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

NET Bible

"and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh."

— Mark 10:8, NET Bible

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Mark 10:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.”
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ASV
“and the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh. ”
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WEB
“and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And they two shall be in one flesh. Therefore now they are not two, but one flesh.”
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BBE
“And the two will become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.”
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KJVA
“And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.”
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Mark 10 — Context

But Jesus said to them,“He wrote this commandment for you because of your hard hearts.

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

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother,

and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

In the house once again, the disciples asked him about this.

So he told them,“Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

Mark 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:8 say?

Mark 10:8 in the NET Bible reads: “and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.”

Where is Mark 10:8 in the Bible?

Mark 10:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 8.

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 10:8.

What translation should I read Mark 10:8 in?

Mark 10:8 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 10:8?

Mark 10:8 reads (NET): “and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.” 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 10:8 net — and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

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Mark 10:8 in Other Translations

Mark 10 — Context

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