Mark 10:11
New International Version
He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.

New Living Translation
He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery against her.

English Standard Version
And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her,

Berean Standard Bible
So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.

Berean Literal Bible
And He says to them, "Whoever shall divorce his wife, and shall marry another, commits adultery against her.

King James Bible
And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

New King James Version
So He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;

NASB 1995
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;

NASB 1977
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;

Amplified Bible
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;

Christian Standard Bible
He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

American Standard Version
And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:

Contemporary English Version
He told them, "A man who divorces his wife and marries someone else is unfaithful to his wife.

English Revised Version
And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He answered them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery.

Good News Translation
He said to them, "A man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against his wife.

International Standard Version
So he told them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.

Majority Standard Bible
So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.

NET Bible
So he told them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he saith to them, Whoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

Weymouth New Testament
He replied, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman, commits adultery against the first wife;

World English Bible
He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He says to them, “Whoever may put away his wife, and may marry another, commits adultery against her;

Berean Literal Bible
And He says to them, "Whoever shall divorce his wife, and shall marry another, commits adultery against her.

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith to them, 'Whoever may put away his wife, and may marry another, doth commit adultery against her;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he says to them, Whoever should loose his wife, and should marry another, commits adultery against her.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he saith to them: Whosoever shall put away his wife and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “Whoever dismisses his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her.

New American Bible
He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her;

New Revised Standard Version
He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another, commits adultery.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said to them, “Every man who divorces his wife and takes another commits adultery.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to them: Whoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her;

Godbey New Testament
Whosoever may send away his wife, and marry another, commits adultery unto her.

Haweis New Testament
And he said unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:

Mace New Testament
whoever repudiates his wife and marries another, commits adultery against her:

Weymouth New Testament
He replied, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman, commits adultery against the first wife;

Worrell New Testament
And He saith to them, "Whosoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her;

Worsley New Testament
and He told them, Whoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another, committeth adultery against her.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Teachings about Divorce
10When they were back inside the house, the disciples asked Jesus about this matter. 11So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”…

Cross References
Matthew 5:32
But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Matthew 19:9
Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Luke 16:18
Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

Romans 7:2-3
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

Malachi 2:14-16
Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.

Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Deuteronomy 24:1-4
If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ...

1 Corinthians 6:16
Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”

Ephesians 5:31
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”

Matthew 5:31
It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’

Matthew 19:3-8
Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” / Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? ...

Luke 18:20
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

Exodus 20:14
You shall not commit adultery.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, Whoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, commits adultery against her.

Whosoever.

Matthew 5:31,32
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: …

Matthew 19:9
And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

Luke 16:18
Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

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Mark 10
1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;
13. blesses the children that are brought unto him;
17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;
23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches;
28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;
32. foretells his death and resurrection;
35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;
46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.














So He told them
This phrase indicates a direct teaching moment from Jesus, emphasizing the authority and importance of His words. In the Greek, "He told" (λέγει) is in the present tense, suggesting a timeless truth. Jesus often used such direct statements to convey moral and spiritual principles that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. This introduction sets the stage for a teaching that challenges societal norms and calls for a return to God's original design for marriage.

Whoever divorces his wife
The term "divorces" (ἀπολύσῃ) in Greek implies a formal separation or dismissal. In the historical context of first-century Judea, divorce was a legal action predominantly initiated by men. Jesus addresses this cultural practice, which had become lax and often unjust, particularly towards women. By using "whoever," Jesus universalizes the principle, indicating that His teaching applies to all, regardless of societal status or gender.

and marries another woman
The phrase highlights the act of entering into a new marriage after divorce. The Greek word for "marries" (γαμήσῃ) suggests a covenantal union, which in biblical terms is meant to be a lifelong commitment. Jesus underscores the sanctity and seriousness of marriage, which is not merely a social contract but a divine covenant. This teaching challenges the prevailing attitudes of the time, where remarriage was often seen as a personal right rather than a spiritual responsibility.

commits adultery against her
The term "commits adultery" (μοιχᾶται) is a strong accusation, indicating a violation of the marital covenant. In Jewish law, adultery was a grave sin, often punishable by severe consequences. By stating "against her," Jesus emphasizes the personal and relational breach that occurs, highlighting the dignity and value of the wife. This teaching elevates the status of women, affirming their rights and the respect due to them within marriage. Jesus' words call His followers to a higher standard of fidelity and integrity, reflecting God's unwavering faithfulness to His people.

Verse 11. - Committeth adultery against her (μοιχᾶται ἐπ αὐτήν). This must surely mean the wife that has been put away. The adultery is against her, against her rights and interests.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[So]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He told
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Whoever
Ὃς (Hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

divorces
ἀπολύσῃ (apolysē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

wife
γυναῖκα (gynaika)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

marries
γαμήσῃ (gamēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.

another [woman]
ἄλλην (allēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

commits adultery
μοιχᾶται (moichatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3429: To commit adultery, not only of a married woman but of a married man. From moichos; to commit adultery.

against
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

her.
αὐτήν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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