Mar 10:11-12 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 10:11-12: 10:11-12 Whoever divorces ... and marries someone else commits adultery: The parallel in Luke 16:18 agrees with Mark and mentions no exceptions to this prohibition of divorce, while Matthew’s parallel account allows an exception in cases of infidelity (Matt 19:9 ; see also Matt 5:32 ). Paul also allows an exception if an unbelieving partner deserts the marriage (1 Cor 7:15 ). Mark’s account focuses on the core principles—God hates divorce (Mal 2:16 ), marriage is meant to be for life, and divorce betrays the divine purpose of marriage.

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‏ Mark 10:11-12

Summary for Mark 10:11-12: 10:11-12 ^a Whoever divorces ... and marries someone else commits adultery: The parallel in Luke 16:18 ^b agrees with Mark and mentions no exceptions to this prohibition of divorce, while Matthew’s parallel account allows an exception in cases of infidelity (Matt 19:9 ^c; see also Matt 5:32 ^d). Paul also allows an exception if an unbelieving partner deserts the marriage (1 Cor 7:15 ^e). Mark’s account focuses on the core principles—God hates divorce (Mal 2:16 ^f), marriage is meant to be for life, and divorce betrays the divine purpose of marriage.