Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Matthew 5:31 in New International Reader’s Version "‘It has been said, “Suppose a man divorces his wife. If he does, he must give her a letter of divorce.”" De 24:1 Suppose a man marries a woman. But later he decides he doesn’t like her. He finds something shameful about her. So he gives her a letter of divorce and sends her away from his house.