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NASB | Matthew 19:9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 19:9 "I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery." |
Bible Question:
Greetings all , I am asking about the extra clause " and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery " that is stated is some translations of the Bible and other not...Why It is stated in Only some translations? I think this added part is IMPORTANT and makes a serious difference in this verse.. Which translation is more accurate? and Why there is a difference ? Thanks All |
Bible Answer: Greetings Itnog! There isn't really an easy answer for this particular verse. The entire verse is fraught with textual variants throughout. However, general 'opinion' is that the best way to explain the various readings is that some copyists have expanded the shorter reading to make it harmonize with Mt. 5:32. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |