Matthew 19:10 nasb — The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."

NASB

"The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.""

— Matthew 19:10, NASB

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Matthew 19 — Context

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They *said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY?"

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He *said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.

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"And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery."

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The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."

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But He said to them, "Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.

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"For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it."

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Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

Matthew 19:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:10 say?
Matthew 19:10 in the NASB reads: “The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."”
Where is Matthew 19:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:10 in?
Matthew 19:10 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 Matthew 19:10?
Matthew 19:10 reads (NASB): “The disciples *said to Him, "If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry."” 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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