Matthew 19:9 akjv — And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adult…

American King James Version

"And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away does commit adultery. ¶ "

— Matthew 19:9, American King James Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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Why they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.

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They say to him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorce, and to put her away?

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He says to them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

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And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away does commit adultery. ¶

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His disciples say to him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

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But he said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

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For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. ¶

Matthew 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:9 say?
Matthew 19:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away does commit adultery. ¶ ”
Where is Matthew 19:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 9.
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 19:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:9 in?
Matthew 19:9 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 19:9?
Matthew 19:9 reads (AKJV): “And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away does commit adultery. ¶ ” 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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