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Berean Standard Bible

“It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’”

Matthew 5:31

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Jesus is teaching on righteousness that goes beyond outward compliance. He turns to marriage and divorce, citing a provision in the Law for handing a wife a certificate.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

“It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,’

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Again, it was said, Whoever puts away his wife has to give her a statement in writing for this purpose:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'And it was said, That whoever may put away his wife, let him give to her a writing of divorce;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

También fué dicho: Cualquiera que repudiare á su mujer, déle carta de divorcio:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»También está escrito: “El que quiera separarse de su esposa, debe darle un certificado de divorcio”.

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