New International Version (NIV)
8Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.
Matthew 19:8
Matthew 19:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
8He *said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to 19:8 Lit send awaydivorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
8He *said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
8He said to them, “Because your hearts were hard and stubborn Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
8Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
8Jesus replied, “Moses let you divorce your wives because you were stubborn. But it was not this way from the beginning.