Matthew 5:31
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King James Version (modern wording)
It has been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Matthew 5:31 (KJV)
American Standard Version
It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Matthew 5:31 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
Matthew 5:31 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 5:31 say?
Matthew 5:31 in modern King James wording reads: "It has been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:"
Where is Matthew 5:31 found in the Bible?
Matthew 5:31 is verse 31 of chapter 5 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 5:31 can I read here?
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