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Grounds for Divorce

7 passages

  1. Luke 16:18

    Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

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  2. 1 Corinthians 7:15

    But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

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  3. Matthew 5:31–32

    31It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32But 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.

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  4. Matthew 19:9

    Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

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  5. 1 Corinthians 7:10–11

    10To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. 11But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

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  6. 1 Peter 3:7

    Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

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  7. 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.

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