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Berean Standard Bible

“But Jesus told them, “Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.”

Mark 10:5

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When the Pharisees cite Moses' provision for a certificate of divorce, Jesus answers them. The law in Deuteronomy regulated an existing practice; it did not command it or praise it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Jesus told them, “Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Jesus said to them, “For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.

King James Version (KJV)

And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts he gave you this law.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jesus answering said to them, 'For the stiffness of your heart he wrote you this command,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y respondiendo Jesús, les dijo: Por la dureza de vuestro corazón os escribió este mandamiento;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Jesús les dijo:―Moisés dio ese mandamiento por la dureza del corazón de ustedes.

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