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Matthew 19:5
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And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
About Matthew 19:5
Matthew 19:5 from Matthew speaks directly to Marriage in the Bible and What the Bible Says About Sexuality, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the gospel literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Genesis 2:24
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
- Proverbs 18:22
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”
- Malachi 2:16
“For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.”
- Matthew 19:6
“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
- 1 Corinthians 7:3
“Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.”
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Study Matthew 19:5 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Matthew. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Marriage in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.