The Pharisees came to him and tempted him and asked if it was lawful for a man to put away his wife for any reason.
The Pharisees came to him and tempted him and asked if it was lawful for a man to put away his wife for any reason. Jesus denied it and replied to the Pharisees who objected and said the bill of divorce was commanded by Moses. Jesus taught them the true meaning of marriage. When his disciples heard this, they said it was better for a man not to marry. (MRK 10:2-12 19:3-12)