^{6 Ref} Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

^{7 Ref} They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

^{8 Ref} He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.