Mark 10:9
What does Mark 10:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:9 means
This verse serves as Jesus' authoritative summary and conclusion to His teaching on marriage: what God has joined together in this profound 'one flesh' union, no human being should separate. This establishes the divine origin and sacred permanence of marriage, directly contradicting the prevailing attitudes towards easy divorce and restoring God's original, high standard.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
KJV
King James Version · 1611What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let not that which has been joined together by God be parted by man.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862what therefore God did join together, let not man put asunder.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890What thereforeGod has joined together, let not man separate.
Context
Drawing from the foundational truths of creation and the 'one flesh' union, Jesus delivers His definitive command regarding marriage. This powerful declaration directly challenges the Pharisees' question and sets an absolute standard for the disciples, prompting further inquiry from them once they are in a private setting.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 7:1
Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth?
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