Mark 10:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.

Bible in Basic English

And the two will become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Free Bible Version

and the two become one body. They are no longer two but one.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they twaine shalbe one flesh: so that they are no more twaine, but one flesh.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Plain English Version

So they are not 2 people any more. They are like just one body.

Translation for Translators

Instead, the two of them shall live together, and they shall become so closely united [MET] that they are like one person.’ Therefore, although the people who marry were two separate persons before, God regards them as one person now, so he wants them to remain married.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Noah Webster Bible

And they two shall be one flesh: so then they are no more two, but one flesh.

World English Bible

and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Young's Literal Translation

and they shall be — the two — for one flesh; so that they are no more two, but one flesh;

Context

Teachings about Divorce

⁷‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, ⁸and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.⁹Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”

Summary

Mark 10:8 quotes Genesis 2:24, emphasizing the divine institution of marriage where a man and a woman become one flesh. This verse highlights the sacred and lifelong union between husband and wife, reflecting God's design for marriage. It underscores the importance of unity, love, and commitment in the marital relationship, as intended by God from the beginning of creation. The verse also signifies the spiritual, emotional, and physical bond that is formed in marriage, illustrating the depth of intimacy and partnership within this covenant relationship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the twain shall be one flesh,.... This is the remaining part of the citation out of Gen 2:24; See Gill on Mat 19:5; so then they are no more twain; but one flesh; as Adam and Eve were both by creation and marriage: and so two persons, a man and woman, being lawfully married together, become one flesh, or "one body", as the Arabic and Persic versions render the phrase; and therefore the wife is to be loved by the husband as his own body, and from whom there should be no separation, until death, but in case of adultery; See Gill on Mat 19:6.

Mark 10:8

Teachings about Divorce

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.

Bible in Basic English

And the two will become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Free Bible Version

and the two become one body. They are no longer two but one.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they twaine shalbe one flesh: so that they are no more twaine, but one flesh.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Plain English Version

So they are not 2 people any more. They are like just one body.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Noah Webster Bible

And they two shall be one flesh: so then they are no more two, but one flesh.

World English Bible

and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Young's Literal Translation

and they shall be — the two — for one flesh; so that they are no more two, but one flesh;