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Matthew 5:31
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29 aIf your right eye causes you to1 sin, bpluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.  
30 And if your right hand causes you to1 sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.  

Marriage Is Sacred and Binding

31 “Furthermore it has been said, a‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’  
32 But I say to you that awhoever divorces his wife for any reason except1 sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.  

Jesus Forbids Oaths

33 “Again you have heard that ait was said to those of old, b‘You shall not swear falsely, but cshall perform your oaths to the Lord.’  
34 But I say to you, ado not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is bGod’s throne;  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:31

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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;


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