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Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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New Living Translation
Mark 10:5
But Jesus responded, "He wrote this commandment only as a concession to your hard hearts.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts.
But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts.
King James Version (1611)
And Iesus answered, and said vnto them, For the hardnesse of your heart, he wrote you this precept.
And Iesus answered, and said vnto them, For the hardnesse of your heart, he wrote you this precept.
King James Version
And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
English Standard Version
And Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
And Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
New Century Version
Jesus said, "Moses wrote that command for you because you were stubborn.
Jesus said, "Moses wrote that command for you because you were stubborn.
Amplified Bible
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of hearts [your callousness and insensitivity toward your wives and the provision of God] he wrote you this precept.
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of hearts [your callousness and insensitivity toward your wives and the provision of God] he wrote you this precept.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
Legacy Standard Bible
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote for you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote for you this commandment.
Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus told them, "Moses wrote this commandment for you because your hearts were hard.
But Jesus told them, "Moses wrote this commandment for you because your hearts were hard.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus replied, "Moses gave you this law because you are so heartless.
Jesus replied, "Moses gave you this law because you are so heartless.
Complete Jewish Bible
But Yeshua said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hardheartedness.
But Yeshua said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hardheartedness.
Darby Translation
And Jesus answering said to them, In view of your hard-heartedness he wrote this commandment for you;
And Jesus answering said to them, In view of your hard-heartedness he wrote this commandment for you;
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus said, "Moses wrote that command for you because you refused to accept God's teaching.
Jesus said, "Moses wrote that command for you because you refused to accept God's teaching.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Iesus answered, & sayd vnto them, For the hardnes of your heart he wrote this precept vnto you.
Then Iesus answered, & sayd vnto them, For the hardnes of your heart he wrote this precept vnto you.
George Lamsa Translation
Jesus answered and said to them, It was because of the hardness of your heart, that he wrote for you this particular law.
Jesus answered and said to them, It was because of the hardness of your heart, that he wrote for you this particular law.
Good News Translation
Jesus said to them, "Moses wrote this law for you because you are so hard to teach.
Jesus said to them, "Moses wrote this law for you because you are so hard to teach.
Lexham English Bible
But Jesus said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.
But Jesus said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.
Literal Translation
And answering, Jesus said to them, With respect to your hardheartedness he wrote this command to you.
And answering, Jesus said to them, With respect to your hardheartedness he wrote this command to you.
American Standard Version
But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
Bible in Basic English
But Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts he gave you this law.
But Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts he gave you this law.
Hebrew Names Version
But Yeshua said to them, "For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this mitzvah.
But Yeshua said to them, "For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this mitzvah.
International Standard Version
But Jesus said to them, "It was because of your hardness of heart that he wrote this command for you.
But Jesus said to them, "It was because of your hardness of heart that he wrote this command for you.
Etheridge Translation
Jeshu answered and said to them, On account of the hardness of your heart he wrote for you this commandment.
Jeshu answered and said to them, On account of the hardness of your heart he wrote for you this commandment.
Murdock Translation
Jesus answered and said to them: On account of the hardness of your heart, Moses wrote you this precept.
Jesus answered and said to them: On account of the hardness of your heart, Moses wrote you this precept.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iesus aunswered, and sayde vnto the: For the hardnesse of your heart, he wrote this precept vnto you.
And Iesus aunswered, and sayde vnto the: For the hardnesse of your heart, he wrote this precept vnto you.
English Revised Version
But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
World English Bible
But Jesus said to them, "For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, "For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And Jesus answering said to them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this precept.
And Jesus answering said to them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this precept.
Weymouth's New Testament
"It was in consideration of your stubborn hearts," said Jesus, "that Moses enacted this law for you;
"It was in consideration of your stubborn hearts," said Jesus, "that Moses enacted this law for you;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
`To whiche Jhesus answeride, and seide, For the hardnesse of youre herte Moises wroot to you this comaundement.
`To whiche Jhesus answeride, and seide, For the hardnesse of youre herte Moises wroot to you this comaundement.
Update Bible Version
But Jesus said to them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus answered and said to them, For the hardness of your heart, he wrote you this precept.
And Jesus answered and said to them, For the hardness of your heart, he wrote you this precept.
New English Translation
But Jesus said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hard hearts.
But Jesus said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your hard hearts.
New King James Version
And Jesus answered and said to them, "Because of the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
And Jesus answered and said to them, "Because of the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
New Life Bible
Jesus said to them, "Because of your hard hearts, Moses gave you this Law.
Jesus said to them, "Because of your hard hearts, Moses gave you this Law.
New Revised Standard
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you.
But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, Jesus, said unto them - In view of your hardness of heart, wrote he for you this commandment;
But, Jesus, said unto them - In view of your hardness of heart, wrote he for you this commandment;
Douay-Rheims Bible
To whom Jesus answering, said: Because of the hardness of your heart, he wrote you that precept.
To whom Jesus answering, said: Because of the hardness of your heart, he wrote you that precept.
Revised Standard Version
But Jesus said to them, "For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
But Jesus said to them, "For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And Iesus answered and sayd vnto the: For ye hardnes of youre hertes he wrote this precept vnto you.
And Iesus answered and sayd vnto the: For ye hardnes of youre hertes he wrote this precept vnto you.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus answering said to them, `For the stiffness of your heart he wrote you this command,
And Jesus answering said to them, `For the stiffness of your heart he wrote you this command,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Iesus answered, and sayde vnto them: Because of ye hardnesse of yor hert dyd Moses wryte you this commaundement.
Iesus answered, and sayde vnto them: Because of ye hardnesse of yor hert dyd Moses wryte you this commaundement.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.
but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.
THE MESSAGE
Jesus said, "Moses wrote this command only as a concession to your hardhearted ways. In the original creation, God made male and female to be together. Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman—no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart."
Jesus said, "Moses wrote this command only as a concession to your hardhearted ways. In the original creation, God made male and female to be together. Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman—no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart."
Simplified Cowboy Version
But Jesus was already shaking his head. "Yeah, he said that, but only because you are weak and don't understand nothin'.
But Jesus was already shaking his head. "Yeah, he said that, but only because you are weak and don't understand nothin'.
Contextual Overview
1 Then Jesus left Capernaum and went down to the region of Judea and into the area east of the Jordan River. Once again crowds gathered around him, and as usual he was teaching them. 2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: "Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?" 3 Jesus answered them with a question: "What did Moses say in the law about divorce?" 4 "Well, he permitted it," they replied. "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away." 5 But Jesus responded, "He wrote this commandment only as a concession to your hard hearts. 6 But ‘God made them male and female' from the beginning of creation. 7 ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, 8 and the two are united into one.' Since they are no longer two but one, 9 let no one split apart what God has joined together." 10 Later, when he was alone with his disciples in the house, they brought up the subject again.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
For: Deuteronomy 9:6, Deuteronomy 31:27, Nehemiah 9:16, Nehemiah 9:17, Nehemiah 9:26, Matthew 19:8, Acts 7:51, Hebrews 3:7-10
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 31:9 - Moses Matthew 5:32 - whosoever Matthew 19:5 - said
Cross-References
Genesis 10:1
This is the account of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the great flood.
This is the account of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the great flood.
Genesis 10:9
Since he was the greatest hunter in the world, his name became proverbial. People would say, "This man is like Nimrod, the greatest hunter in the world."
Since he was the greatest hunter in the world, his name became proverbial. People would say, "This man is like Nimrod, the greatest hunter in the world."
Genesis 10:20
These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.
These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.
Genesis 10:25
Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg (which means "division"), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother's name was Joktan.
Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg (which means "division"), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother's name was Joktan.
Psalms 72:10
The western kings of Tarshish and other distant lands will bring him tribute. The eastern kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him gifts.
The western kings of Tarshish and other distant lands will bring him tribute. The eastern kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him gifts.
Isaiah 24:15
In eastern lands, give glory to the Lord . In the lands beyond the sea, praise the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
In eastern lands, give glory to the Lord . In the lands beyond the sea, praise the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
Isaiah 40:15
No, for all the nations of the world are but a drop in the bucket. They are nothing more than dust on the scales. He picks up the whole earth as though it were a grain of sand.
No, for all the nations of the world are but a drop in the bucket. They are nothing more than dust on the scales. He picks up the whole earth as though it were a grain of sand.
Isaiah 41:5
The lands beyond the sea watch in fear. Remote lands tremble and mobilize for war.
The lands beyond the sea watch in fear. Remote lands tremble and mobilize for war.
Isaiah 42:4
He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction."
He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction."
Isaiah 42:10
Sing a new song to the Lord ! Sing his praises from the ends of the earth! Sing, all you who sail the seas, all you who live in distant coastlands.
Sing a new song to the Lord ! Sing his praises from the ends of the earth! Sing, all you who sail the seas, all you who live in distant coastlands.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Jesus answered and said unto them,.... With respect to this command, or sufferance of Moses, which they urged:
for the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept; it was, not because it was right in its own nature, or according to the original will of God; but, because the Jews were such cruel, and hard hearted men, that if this had not been permitted, some of them, that had wives not so agreeable to them, would have used them in a very inhuman manner, if not murdered them; and therefore to prevent further, and greater mischief, Moses indulged them with such a precept; :-.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this question about divorce explained in the notes at Matthew 19:1-12.
Mark 10:12
And if a woman shall put away her husband - It would seem, from this, that a woman, among the Jews, had the power of separating herself from her husband, yet this right is not given her by the law of Moses. There is not, however, any positive evidence that females often claimed or exercised this right. Cases had occurred, indeed, in which it had been done. The wife of Herod had rejected her former husband and married Herod. And though instances of this kind âmightâ have been attempted to be defended by the example of Pagans, yet our Saviour was desirous of showing them that it did not free them from the charge of adultery. The apostles were going forth to teach Pagan nations, and it was proper for Christ to teach them how to act in such cases, and to show them that they were cases of real adultery.
