Didn't Jesus give one legitimate reason for divorce & re-marriage?

[FrAllen]

Is it not true, that Jesus did give one legitimate reason for divorce and remarriage? Adultry?
This seems to be evidenced in the following verse;

Matthew 5:32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

No other reason is given in the New Testament, save this one and it was given by Christ Himself.

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

Actually the key to understanding this passage lies in how the Greek word PORNEIA is translated. “Illicit or unnatural relations” instead of adultery gives a very different meaning to what the Lord said. This should clear the matter up for you:

ewtn.com/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=503501&Pg=Forum2&Pgnu=1&recnu=2

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.