Matthew 19:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
He says unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
Matthew 19:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He saith unto them, Moses for your hardness of heart suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it hath not been so.
Matthew 19:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart; but it was not this way from the beginning.
Matthew 19:8 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 19:8 say?
Matthew 19:8 in modern King James wording reads: "He says unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so."
Where is Matthew 19:8 found in the Bible?
Matthew 19:8 is verse 8 of chapter 19 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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