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 send away his wife and shall marry another, he 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; Berean Annotated Bible So He told 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. 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; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. World English Bible He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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 send away his wife and shall marry another, he 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 TestamentAnd he said to them: Whoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her; Godbey New Testament 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, Worsley New Testament and He told them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 So He told them, Luke 16:18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, 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.” “Whoever divorces his wife 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, … Malachi 2:16 “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. and marries another woman 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. 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. commits adultery against her. Romans 7:3 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. 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. 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. 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.’” 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. Jump to Previous Adultery Commit Commits Committeth Divorces False. First Marries Marry Puts WifeJump to Next Adultery Commit Commits Committeth Divorces False. First Marries Marry Puts WifeMark 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, Jesus gave this instruction privately to His disciples after the Pharisees had questioned Him about divorce. He rejected the permissive attitudes that treated marriage as a contract easily ended and restored God’s design of a lifelong union. Luk 16:18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman… “Whoever divorces his wife A husband who sets aside his wife without biblical grounds breaks the covenant God established in marriage. Moses had regulated divorce because of human hardness of heart, but divorce was never presented as God’s original purpose. Deu 24:1-4 If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing… and marries another woman Entering a new marriage while the first covenant is improperly dissolved does not erase the obligation of the first marriage. 1Co 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives.… commits adultery against her. Jesus holds the husband accountable for violating his wife through unfaithfulness. His words affirm the binding nature of marriage and reject the double standard that allowed men greater freedom in divorce and remarriage. Rom 7:3 So then, if she is joined to another man… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, providing teaching on the sanctity of marriage. 2. The Disciples Jesus' followers who are present and receiving this teaching. 3. Marriage The institution being discussed, highlighting its sacred and binding nature. 4. Divorce The act being addressed by Jesus, emphasizing its moral and spiritual implications. 5. Adultery The sin that Jesus associates with divorcing and remarrying, underscoring the seriousness of the act. Teaching Points The Sanctity of MarriageMarriage is a sacred covenant designed by God, intended to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman. The Seriousness of Divorce Divorce is not to be taken lightly, as it disrupts the divine intention for marriage and can lead to sin. Adultery and Its Consequences Remarrying after divorce, except in cases of marital unfaithfulness, is considered adultery, highlighting the moral gravity of such actions. Commitment and Faithfulness Believers are called to uphold their marriage vows with commitment and faithfulness, reflecting God's covenantal love. Seeking Reconciliation In cases of marital discord, efforts should be made towards reconciliation and healing, in line with biblical principles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 10:11?2. How does Mark 10:11 define the seriousness of divorce and remarriage? 3. What does "commits adultery" in Mark 10:11 imply about marital faithfulness? 4. How can Mark 10:11 guide Christians in honoring their marriage vows today? 5. Compare Mark 10:11 with Matthew 5:32. What additional insights are provided? 6. How should churches support couples in light of Mark 10:11's teachings? 7. How does Mark 10:11 define the sin of adultery in marriage? 8. What implications does Mark 10:11 have for divorce and remarriage? 9. How does Mark 10:11 align with the teachings of Jesus on marriage? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 10? 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. Jesus’ declaration in Mark 10:11 cuts through cultural loopholes and reasserts God’s original plan: marriage is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. To divorce a faithful spouse and enter a new union is to violate that covenant and sin against both God and the abandoned partner. The verse calls believers to honor marriage with lifelong fidelity, reflecting Christ’s unwavering commitment to His bride, the church. 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. Additonal Resources Mark 10:11 Blue Letter BibleMark 10:11 Bible Gateway Mark 10:11 Bible.com Mark 10:11 NIV |
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