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Why does the man who marries a divorced woman commit adultery, if the last husband committed adultery by remarrying?

Why does the man who marries a divorced woman commit adultery, if the last husband committed adultery by remarrying?

In the gospels, Jesus says whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery, and whoever marries her who has been divorced commits adultery.
Matthew 5:31-32:

It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces…

What was the significance of Jesus singling out the “right” eye in Matthew 5:29?

What was the significance of Jesus singling out the “right” eye in Matthew 5:29?

Matthew 5:29
If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Why not left eye? Why not just eyes? What’s the spir…

Who first gave Mary Magdalene the joy that Jesus was risen, an angel (Matthew) or Jesus (John)?

Who first gave Mary Magdalene the joy that Jesus was risen, an angel (Matthew) or Jesus (John)?

In Matthew 28:1, 5-6, 8, an angelic message brought joy to Mary Magdalene by informing her that Jesus rose (NKJV, emphasis added):

Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came t…