Lux Domini
His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

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Interpretation

The Pharisees were desirous of drawing something from Jesus which they might represent as contrary to the law of Moses. Cases about marriage have been numerous, and sometimes perplexed; made so, not by the law of God, but by the lusts and follies of men; and often people fix what they will do, before they ask for advice.

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This thought runs through Matthew 19:10-12.