Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:31
American Standard Version
It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Amplified® Bible
It has also been said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.
Contemporary English Version
You have been taught that a man who divorces his wife must write out divorce papers for her.
Darby English Version
It has been said too, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a letter of divorce.
Good News Bible
"It was also said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.'
International Standard Version
"It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.'
King James Version
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
New American Standard Bible
"It was said, `WHOEVER SENDS HIS WIFE AWAY, LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE';
New International Version
"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'
New King James Version
"Furthermore it has been said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The scriptures say, 'WHOEVER SENDS HIS WIFE AWAY, LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE';
Revised Standard Version
"It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.'
Young's Literal Translation
`And it was said, That whoever may put away his wife, let him give to her a writing of divorce;