Matthew 19:3-9 (cf. Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18)
Jesus was asked whether divorce can properly be obtained for just any reason a person might have. He answered by appealing to the original marriage law.
Jesus taught that divorce itself, in general, is contrary to God's will. God made one man for one woman, indicating He did not intend for either to marry anyone
else. He said they should cleave to one another and the two become one - there is no room in God's plan for a
third party. God joins the man and woman, no human has the right to break that bond.
Further, whoever divorces his wife and marries again
commits adultery (unless he does it because she has been guilty of fornication), and whoever marries her who has been divorced also commits adultery. (Mk. 10 adds that this rule also applies to the woman if she divorces her husband.)
To help understand the passage, read it with your name and your spouse's name, instead of "whosoever," etc.
Matthew 19:9 - If
DR w. Slaa/ A. Mahimbo has divorced
Rose kamili/ Josephine except for fornication, and marries another,
Dr Slaa/ A. MAhimbo commits adultery; and whoever marries
Josephine/ Rose kamili (her who is divorced) commits adultery