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What does the Bible say about divorce?

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The Bible teaches that divorce is permissible only in cases of unfaithfulness, as Jesus emphasized that what God has joined together should not be separated.

In Matthew 19, Jesus addresses the issue of divorce when questioned by the Pharisees. He cites Genesis to affirm that marriage is a divine institution intended to last a lifetime. He acknowledges that Moses allowed divorce due to the hardness of people's hearts but emphasizes that from the beginning, it was not so. Jesus states that any man who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery. This underscores the high view of marriage within the Christian faith, which is reflective of the relationship between Christ and His Church.
Scripture References: Matthew 19:3-9, Mark 10:1-12, Ephesians 5:25, Matthew 5:31-32, Malachi 2:16, Mark 10:2-9, Matthew 19:6-9, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, Matthew 19:6, Matthew 19:3-12, Deuteronomy 24:1, Matthew 5:32, Mark 10:6-9, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 19:8, Genesis 2:21-24, Ephesians 5:31-32

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Matthew 19
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Rick Warta · Dec 4, 2016
Matthew 19
J. C. Ryle · Oct 10, 2019
Christ's Word on Divorce
Clay Curtis · Feb 28, 2016
Is It Lawful To Divorce?
Gabe Stalnaker · Mar 19, 2023
Divorce - Part 2
Gabe Stalnaker · Dec 2, 2015
Divorce
Todd Nibert · Jan 31, 2021
The Marriage With No Divorce
Todd Nibert · Dec 14, 2025
Christ's teaching on marriage
Bruce Crabtree · Jul 31, 2016
"Divorce"
Don Bell · Jul 7, 2024
How Righteous Must We Be? - 3
Bill Parker · Oct 29, 2017
The Hardness Of Your Heart
Peter L. Meney · Mar 6, 2022
The Marriage With No Divorce
Todd Nibert · Oct 29, 2025
Divorce
Gabe Stalnaker · Nov 15, 2015
For Those Considering Divorce
Gabe Stalnaker · Jul 17, 2016
Divorce
Todd Nibert · Nov 11, 2020
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