Bible Verses About "Can Divorced People Remarry"
Jesus permitted divorce for sexual immorality, and Paul allowed it for abandonment by an unbeliever — in such cases, the innocent party appears free to remarry.
Jesus permitted divorce for sexual immorality, and Paul allowed it for abandonment by an unbeliever — in such cases, the innocent party appears free to remarry.
"Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery." — Matthew 19:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Can Divorced People Remarry?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery."
"But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace."
"For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away."
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