What did Jesus teach about divorce?

Answer 1

I don't know the exact verse but i know what it says

it says that if a married coupple shall divorce, the woman shall never marry again and the man will be punished

but that's the old testiment, so the new testiment might clean it up a little

Answer 2

• God says it is wrong, but he forgives your every sin and He said before you vow make sure you are vowing to the right person.

• According to The Bible we were all born in sin, but it is what we do after in our lives to make ourselves the best people possible. If a spouse is beating you; verbally abusing you; beating the children or verbally abusing the children and they become frightened of their own mother or father then God is there to protect you and he does not expect man nor woman to stay in an abusive relationship. However, if there are just problems in the marriage and all marriages do have problems then the spouses should do everything in their power to make that marriage work. Cheating is a sin, but it is not a sin in God's eyes if the marriage is a toxic one and the spouses decide to get a divorce. God wants each of us to be the best we can be.

Answer 3

Only when the wife is unfaithful. It does not say about the husband being unfaithful;

Whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery. Matthew 5,32

Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery. Matthew 19,9

When the husband is displeased with his wife.

When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. -- Deuteronomy 24:1-2

Answer 4

Yes there are : although Christ said not to divorce except for reason of adultery or fornication, remember He was talking to Jews living in the one Jewish culture.

Joh 8:3-5 KJV And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, (v.4) They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. (v.5) Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned [ie given death penalty]: but what sayest thou?

Mat 19:7-9 MKJV They said to Him, Why did Moses then command to give a bill of divorce and to put her away? (v.8) He said to them, Because of your hard-heartedness Moses allowed you to put away your wives; but from the beginning it was not so. (v.9) And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife [ie divorce her], except for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is put away commits adultery.

He was condemming the then-current Jewish teaching that women were nothing and of no value except for bearing children to carry on the family name and could be divorced for any trivial reason at all. It must be remembered that at this stage Christ had not been crucified and there were therefore no Christians: His followers were not called Christians until some time after His resurrection, by which time everything had changed and there was no longer only a monoculture.

Paul expanded on this in his first letter to the new Christians in the Corinthinian church who had come out of a pagan Godless culture and they wanted to know whether to divorce their non-christian spouse or not.

They were not in charge of their own bodies: their spouse was:-

1 Corinthians 7:

...v.4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does....

A wife was not to leave, but if she did she had to either remain single or come back, and husbands were not to seek divorce :-

v.10 ... A wife is not to depart from her husband.11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife.

If a Christian had a non-christian spouse and they were happy together they were not to get a divorce:-

v.12 ...If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her.13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him.

(This means that if a couple were not happy together (eg because of abuse or assault) they were to get a divorce: women were not to be punching-bags - see verse 4.)

If a Christian had a non-christian spouse and they were not happy together and the non-christian left [NB voluntarily!] the other spouse was free to remarry:-

v.15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.16 For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?

Answer 5

Marriage in the Bible is between one man and one woman (Gen. 2:18-24; Mt. 19:4-5; Mk. 10:6-7). Marriage is for life (Gen. 2:24; Mt. 19:5-6; Mk. 10:8-9; Rom. 7:2; 1 Cor. 7:39).

Some believe that Jesus permitted divorce. The two references usually given are (1) Mt. 5:32 and (2) Mt. 19:9.

(1) "But I say to you that everyone putting away his wife apart from the matter of fornication causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is put away commits adultery" (Mt. 5:32). Jesus' argument is this:

1. Anyone who puts away his wife for any reason, other than fornication, causes her to commit adultery.

2. Anyone who puts away his wife for fornication does not cause her to commit adultery.

3. Any man who marries a woman who is put away commits adultery.

Proposition 1 clearly states that the practice of putting away one's wife has the ultimate effect of causing her to become an adulteress, given that she would inevitably remarry.

Proposition 2 states that if a man puts away his wife because she has committed fornication, then he would not cause her to become an adulteress since she made herself an adulteress by fornicating.

Proposition 3 appears to be an independent clause (a stand alone statement) indicating that any man who marries a woman who is put away commits adultery.

Jesus does not appear to give permission to put away or to remarry. He says that a husband is to be blamed for causing his wife to commit adultery by putting her away. The only men who could not be blamed for their wives subsequently becoming adulteresses were those men whose wives had engaged in fornication. While the husband is not held accountable for his wife's fornication before he put her away, Jesus does not exonerate the husband from blame if his wife engages in fornication after he has put her away.

(2) "But I say to you that whoever puts away his wife not over fornication and marries another commits adultery" (Mt. 19:9).

Central to the issue of Jesus' teaching about marriage, Jesus goes back to "the beginning" (Mt. 19:4-8; Gen. 1:27; 2:24) when God instituted marriage. He appeals to a time before God tolerated putting away or divorce, when "it was not that way" (Mt. 19:8). Jesus teaches the truth that always has been and always will be concerning marriage. People will continue to divorce and remarry, but it does not change the truth of God's Word "from the beginning." It really is that simple. Do we want to know how God wants marriage? Jesus says to go back to "the beginning" (Mt. 19:4, 8).

The background of God's law (Deut. 22:22; Lev. 20:10) is crucial to understanding the context of Jesus' statement "not over fornication" (MH EPI PORNEIA, Mt. 19:9-see also Reasons Mὴ Eπὶ (Mt. 19:9) Should Not Be Translated "Except"). We now address whether Jesus gives permission to separate what God has joined together (Mt. 19:6) in a situation of fornication.

Under the Old Covenant:

For adultery = Death penalty (Lev. 20:10; Deut. 22:22)

For fornication during betrothal = Death penalty (Deut. 22:23-24)

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: "FOR FORNICATION"

NON-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: "NOT FOR FORNICATION"

Theoretically, Jesus could have said:

"Whoever puts away his wife OVER FORNICATION (EPI PORNEIA) and marries another does not commit adultery."

This was not a lawful option. It would have been an act of disobedience to change the punishment for fornication from the death penalty to either putting away or divorce (Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:6). Rather, Jesus says, "Whoever puts away his wife NOT OVER FORNICATION (MH EPI PORNEIA) and marries another commits adultery" (Mt. 19:9).

Stated another way:

1. Under the Old Covenant fornication during betrothal and adultery in marriage was punishable by death (Lev. 20:10; Deut. 22:22-24).

2. It would have been a violation of God's law to change the penalty for fornication from death to putting away or divorce (Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:6).

3. Jesus came to fulfill the law, to bring it to completion (Mt. 5:17-19).

4. The Old Covenant was not changed until Christ's death (Heb. 7:12; 8:4; 9:15-17).

Therefore, Christ did not change the Old Covenant under which he lived but gave corrective teaching, calling people back to God's will from the beginning (Mt. 19:6-9; Mk. 10:5-12).

Conclusion:

1. Jesus gave clear and precise teaching to the crowds in the region of Judea beyond the Jordan (Mk. 10:1), giving permission for neither putting away nor divorce (please read Mk. 10:2-9).

2. After his definitive teaching, Jesus gave a conclusive summary to settle the matter: "In the house his disciples also asked him again about the same matter. So he said to them, 'Whoever puts away his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. And if a woman puts away her husband and marries another, she commits adultery'" (Mk. 10:10-12).

3. Similarly, Jesus revealed the strength of God's law and then immediately stressed the result of remarriage after putting away: "But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter of the law to fail. Everyone who puts away his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is put away from a husband commits adultery" (Lk. 16:17-18).

Knowing the background of God's law (Deut. 22:22; Lev. 20:10) is essential to a well-informed discussion concerning whether or not Jesus endorsed divorce for fornication. When we know the background of God's law under which Jesus lived, we then know that Jesus would have violated God's law if he had given permission to divorce for fornication. Rather than endorsing divorce for any reason, Jesus focuses on God's law of marriage "from the beginning" (Mt. 19:4, 8) and emphatically states, "What therefore God has united together, do not let a human separate" (Mt. 19:6).

Answer 6

Jesus says many things in one way and barely any in another way concerning divorce.

I will give you the passage to READ in the Bible and if you don't have one go to www.biblegateway.com

and click the version of Bible you want (recommended KJV)

Here are a few passages ou could look at, then at the end will be the one you SHOULD look at for the answer. ♥

matthew 15

mark 10

these next few things someone else wrote, i copied and pasted :P

INTRODUCTION

God never commanded every person to marry. He leaves that choice to us. But

Holy Scripture takes a very high view of marriage.

Read Genesis 2:21-25. This is such a beautiful story. Woman created from man. Man

and woman as comparable beings, both made in the image of God (Genesis 1:16-27).

Just imagine Adam's joy. A one verse description of how a new home is created. And

here we find the description of intimacy without shame.

Proverbs 18:22, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the

Lord."

Proverbs 19:14, "Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is

from the Lord."

Proverbs 31:10-31, "Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies?"

There are many Old Testament passages which speak of Israel as God's bride.

Ephesians 5 is a great description of Christ and the church as groom and bride.

Hebrews 13:4, "Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled, but fornicators

and adulterers God will judge."

Jesus' first miracle, John 2, performed at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.

GOD'S VIEW OF DIVORCE

Scripture takes a very high view of marriage. On the opposite end of the

spectrum, it takes just as low a view of divorce. Disclaimer: Please note what I did NOT

just say. I did NOT say that God hates the divorced. I did NOT say that those who have

been through a divorce are without hope. I realize that while it takes two to get married,

it only takes one to get a divorce. Sometimes fine people get "done wrong." Please

know that I have no desire to add to their burden.

At the same time, we're here tonight to speak God's truth. I'm simple. I need to

do this step-wise. The first step is to document God's attitude toward divorce.

At the very end of the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi made a list of sins

which were separating God's people from Him. Malachi 2:13 begins item # 2 on his list.

READ Malachi 2:13-16.

- What was covering the altar with tears?

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- What was causing God to reject the worship of His people?

In a word, DIVORCE. Divorce, which God describes as dealing treacherously

with the wife of your youth. And, did you notice verse 14? Divorce, which God says

that He does not recognize. Despite the treacherous dealings, "Yet she is your

companion and your wife by covenant."

Why does God hate divorce? Malachi 3:16 tells us. READ. Divorce is a horribly

violent act. Because He loves people, it must break God's heart to see two people who

have pledged their faith before him go back on their word. Divorce tears a family apart.

There is no way to describe the pain that a divorce can cause the couple who experiences

it. And we know we can't say enough about children who may be involved. There is a

popular myth that divorce only hurts really young children. Popular wisdom says that it's

better to divorce than to live together in an unhappy marriage. I wish people would

realize that there is another choice. Unhappy marriages can change.

This book bears a 2000 copyright. Its title is The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce:

A 25 Year Landmark Study. Judith Wallerstein and associates surveyed adult children of

divorce, people whom they had first interviewed 25 years ago. Their goal was to learn

about the long-term effects of divorce. Popular wisdom says that divorce is hardest on

young children, it's less hard on teens, and its effects diminish as children of divorce

move into young adulthood. Wallerstein's study indicated that the effects of divorce are

hard on young children, even harder on teens, and that the negative effects of divorce

crescendo in young adulthood. How do you choose a spouse and make a lifelong

commitment when you saw your parents' marriage come apart?

Two cautions: (1) This study doesn't make the Bible more true. The Bible

doesn't need scientific verification. (2) This study is neither prophetic nor prescriptive.

It does NOT say that children of divorce are ruined for life. It does document that nearly

all of life is more difficult for children whose parents divorce.

What does the Bible say about divorce? First, that God hates it. Second, don't do

it. READ Matthew 19:3. Background: ongoing debate between disciples of two

prominent teachers. One: If you find your wife unpleasing in any way, divorce her and

try again. The other: You can divorce your wife and marry again, only if you find some

serious fault in her. Who was right? Neither.

In answer to this question, Jesus goes back to the beginning, back to God's will

and God's plan. READ 19:4-6. In a word, Jesus' answer to the question of divorce is

DON'T.

So the Pharisees ask their follow-up question. READ 19:7. If you say divorce is

not God's will, they why did Moses command it? Jesus, again, gives the perfect answer.

Moses did not command divorce. Rather, God permitted divorce and regulated divorce

under the Mosaic covenant because of the hardness of their hearts. I can't prove this, but

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it is my honest belief that some of those ruthless men would have killed their wives had

that been the only way out of marriage.

You will note that Jesus, again, returns to God's will and God's purpose. "…But

from the beginning it was not so."

Then, Jesus gives clear, plain teaching on what God allows today. READ 19:9.

Implications of this passage?

(1) Don't divorce. What God has joined together, let not man separate.

(2) If one party breaks a marriage through fornication, through any type of

sexual relations outside the marriage, then that person loses the privilege

of marrying any other person.

(3) The party who did not break the marriage through fornication, may

divorce the unfaithful spouse and marry another without sin.

That is stout! That is restrictive! That's strong! That is just what the disciples

thought. READ 19:10. If this is the case, if this is God's word concerning the

permanence of marriage, then it is better not to marry! In verses 11 and 12 Jesus agrees

in part. The apostles' saying is, "If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better

not to marry." Jesus answer is, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it

has been given." In other words, Jesus is reminding the apostles that that they have said

too much. Yes, for some it is better not to marry. For others this is not the case.

What does the Bible say about divorce? (1) God hates it. (2) Don't do it. (3) If

you do divorce - unless you divorce your mate because of his or her fornication - do not

remarry. Serial monogamy is not a biblical option.

But what about 1 Corinthians 7, esp. verses 1-24? Time demands that we focus

on verses 10-16. READ 7:10-16.

(1) Do not leave your spouse, v. 7.

(2) If you do leave, either remain unmarried or be reconciled to your spouse,

v. 8.

(3) Do not divorce your spouse even if your marriage partner refuses to

become a Christian, v. 12.

(4) It is not a sin to remain married to a non-Christian.

(5) If your spouse leaves you because you have become a Christian, let your

spouse go, v. 15. You are not to leave Christ in order to save your

marriage. You are not to use force to try to make them stay.

I am aware that there are all manner of imaginative readings of 1 Corinthians.

Some propose that it is a mixture of God's revelation and Paul's opinion. Some have

even suggested that Paul countermanded the teaching of Jesus. V. 10, "not to the married

I command, yet not I but the Lord…" V. 12, "But to the rest I, not the Lord, say…" This

is augmented by the language of V. 25. Question of v. 25 is, "Should we be allowing our

daughters to marry?" Answer: My judgment is that it is better if you don't because of

the present distress. But, if you do, you have not sinned.

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A faithful apostle would never attempt to countermand the teaching to the Master.

A faithful apostle living 20 or more years after the cross could speak to situations and

circumstances which did not exist while Jesus was on earth in the flesh, before the church

came into being. It's no accident that Jesus never answered the question, "What do I do

if I've become a Christian and my spouse has not? Is it wrong to continue the marriage?

Can a spiritually live person be married to a spiritually dead person?" Paul's answer is in

perfect harmony with the teaching of the Lord in Matthew 19. Stay married. Don't

divorce. Divorce is not God's way.

Your topic is "What Does the Bible Say About Divorce?" There's a big question

that you have not answered. Is there ever a time when divorce is the right thing to do?

The brief answer: Yes, if the marriage is not lawful in the sight of God. Two

examples.

First, Matthew 14:1-4. Why was it not lawful for Herod to have Herodias as

wife? Because she was his brother Philip's wife. If it is not lawful to have her, how

could Herod make that right? Give her back or give her up.

Second, Ezra 10. READ 10:1-4. Solution? READ 10:10-12. Verse 44 tells us

that even children being involved did not stop this process.

PREVENTING DIVORCE

1. Strong teaching on the permanence of marriage.

2. Marriage preparation by parents, church, preachers, elders.

3. Proactive support of marriage. M-F classes. M-F workshops. M-F mentoring.

4. Active intervention at the first sign of trouble.

CARING FOR THE DIVORCED

1. Don't devalue, insult, and/or drive away.

2. Help with childcare

3. Single-parenting classes.

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Answer 7

Another answer from our community:

in the bible it says there is no forgiven reason to get a divorce, the only reason that is even semi ok to divorce is when the other spouse have committed audultry. Even with that God does not condone it what so ever, but that reason is the only one forgiven.

Answer 8

The only acceptable reason for divorce is if one commits adultery. Separation is acceptable under many circumstances. If you're unsure, you can look at the back of your bible. There is usually an index/glossary of words that lead you to scriptures that pertain to that word.

Answer 9

There is no hard and fast answer. The Old Testament is definitely supportive of divorce, while the only two New Testament direct references to divorce are increasingly moralistic. As for the converse, there is no understanding that wives had any right to divorce a husband, even for adultery or physical abuse.

Deuteronomy 24:1-2 provide one of the Old Testament laws on divorce: "When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. And when she is departed out of his house, she can go and be another man's wife."

Mark's Gospel takes a harder line in 10:4-5, saying that the law allowing easy divorce was only given because the Jews were so hard hearted. Matthew's Gospel, written a few years later, takes this further, saying that a man should only divorce his wife for adultery and that he who then marries her also causes her to commit adultery. Note that Matthew's solution is harsh and patriarchal, as the former wife would be left with no one to support her in an ancient society.

Answer 10

The subject of divorce is addressed by Jesus in Matthew 5:31-32, and by Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16.