1. And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the region of Judea beyond Jordan;
2. And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
3. The Pharisees also came unto him, testing him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
4. And he answered and said unto them,
5. And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?
6. Therefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.
7. They said unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
8. He said unto them,