Matthew 5:31

Matthew 5:31 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

31 “Now it was said, ‘Whoever sends his wife away is to give her a certificate of divorce’;

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

31 “It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife is to give her a certificate of divorce’;

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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American Standard Version (ASV)

31It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

31It hath bene sayd also, Whosoeuer shall put away his wife, let him giue her a bill of diuorcement.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

31“It has been said, ‘Suppose a man divorces his wife. If he does, he must give her a letter of divorce.’ (Deuteronomy 24:1)

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

31‘God's Law also says: “Any man who wants to send his wife away must give her a letter. This letter must say that they are no longer married.”

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

31And it was said that, Whoever may put away his wife, let him give to her a writing of divorce;

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