Luke 16:18
The Scripture
(18) Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus meets a wealthy man named Zacchaeus who climbs a tree to be seen by him and promises to give away half of his possessions if Jesus blesses him. Jesus praises his repentance and says that his generosity will be recorded in the kingdom of God. The encounter highlights the contrast between wealth and spiritual wealth and shows that true blessing comes from humility and repentance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:32Matthew 19:9Mark 10:11Mark 10:12I Corinthians 7:4I Corinthians 7:10I Corinthians 7:11I Corinthians 7:12
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 5:32Matthew 19:9Leviticus 20:10Matthew 5:22Mark 10:11Ezekiel 16:32