Matthew 19:9 cpdv — And I say to you, that whoever will have separated from his wife, except because of fornication, and who will have marr…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I say to you, that whoever will have separated from his wife, except because of fornication, and who will have married another, commits adultery, and whoever will have married her who has been separated, commits adultery.” "

— Matthew 19:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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And so, now they are not two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no man separate.”

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They said to him, “Then why did Moses command him to give a bill of divorce, and to separate?”

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He said to them: “Although Moses permitted you to separate from your wives, due to the hardness of your heart, it was not that way from the beginning.

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And I say to you, that whoever will have separated from his wife, except because of fornication, and who will have married another, commits adultery, and whoever will have married her who has been separated, commits adultery.”

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His disciples said to him, “If such is the case for a man with a wife, then it is not expedient to marry.”

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And he said to them: “Not everyone is able to grasp this word, but only those to whom it has been given.

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For there are chaste persons who were born so from their mother’s womb, and there are chaste persons who have been made so by men, and there are chaste persons who have made themselves chaste for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever is able to grasp this, let him grasp it.”

Matthew 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:9 say?
Matthew 19:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I say to you, that whoever will have separated from his wife, except because of fornication, and who will have married another, commits adultery, and whoever will have married her who has been separated, commits 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 (CPDV): “And I say to you, that whoever will have separated from his wife, except because of fornication, and who will have married another, commits adultery, and whoever will have married her who has been separated, commits 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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