Mark 10:7

7 Because of this, a man should leave his father and mother and be joined together with his wife,

Mark 10:7 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:7

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother
The Persic version adds, "and brethren and sisters", though without any foundation in the original text, in ( Genesis 2:24 ) , from whence this passage is cited; or in any copy of the evangelist:

and cleave to his wife; (See Gill on Matthew 19:5).

Mark 10:7 In-Context

5 Jesus said to them, "He wrote this commandment for you because of your unyielding hearts.

6 At the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.

7 Because of this, a man should leave his father and mother and be joined together with his wife,

8 and the two will be one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh.

9 Therefore, humans must not pull apart what God has put together."