The Doctrine of Christ Concerning Marriage
Matthew 19:1-12
And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee…


(1)  Its binding character as instituted by God;

(2)  its decay in the progress of history;

(3)  its prepared restoration under the law;

(4)  its transformation by the gospel.

(J. P. Lange, D. D.)Husband and wife should be not only one flesh, but also one heart and mind.

(Hedinger.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

WEB: It happened when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.




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