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Matthew 19:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, trying to trap him with a loaded question. They asked, 'Is it okay for a man to divorce his wife for literally any reason?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

They weren't genuinely asking for wisdom — they were trying to set Jesus up with a trick question.

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