Mark 10:11

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 10:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:
Mark 10:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he saith unto them, etc..] The same things as in <400532>Matthew 5:32, 19:9: whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another; when there is no uncleanness in the case; when his former wile has not injured him by violating the marriage bed: committeth adultery against her; to the injury of his lawful wife; or “upon her”, or “with her”, with the person he marries. The Syriac and Persic versions leave out the phrase, “against her”.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 “might” 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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“All polygamy is here totally condemned. Mark 10:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:11-12 Whoever divorces . . . and marries someone else commits adultery: The parallel in Luke 16:18 agrees with Mark and mentions no exceptions to this prohibition of divorce, while Matthew’s parallel account allows an exception in cases of infidelity (Matt 19:9; see also Matt 5:32). Paul also allows an exception if an unbelieving partner deserts the marriage (1 Cor 7:15). Mark’s account focuses on the core principles—God hates divorce (Mal 2:16), marriage is meant to be for life, and divorce betrays the divine purpose of marriage.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Whosoever: Mat 5:31, Mat 5:32, Mat 19:9; Luk 16:18; Rom 7:3; Co1 7:4, Co1 7:10, Co1 7:11; Heb 13:4 Mark 10:13”
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