Mat 19:9 | TNotes | STEP | 19:9 Jesus permits only one legitimate reason for a man to divorce: if his wife has been unfaithful (see 5:32 ). In the face of those who thought divorce could be taken lightly, Jesus affirms God’s created order: Marriage was designed to be permanent (see Mark 10:11-12 ). • commits adultery: This speaks only of the man who divorces his wife unlawfully. In such a case, his remarriage is adulterous. Jesus’ motivation is to reestablish the permanency of marriage.

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‏ Matthew 19:9

19:9 ^a Jesus permits only one legitimate reason for a man to divorce: if his wife has been unfaithful (see 5:32 ^b). In the face of those who thought divorce could be taken lightly, Jesus affirms God’s created order: Marriage was designed to be permanent (see Mark 10:11-12 ^c).

• commits adultery: This speaks only of the man who divorces his wife unlawfully. In such a case, his remarriage is adulterous. Jesus’ motivation is to reestablish the permanency of marriage.