# Matthew 19 General Notes #
#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
##### Divorce #####
Jesus taught about divorce because the Pharisees wanted people to think Jesus' teachings about divorce were wrong ([Matthew 19:3-12](./03.md)). Jesus talked about what God had first said about marriage when he created it.
#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####
##### Metonymy #####
Jesus often says the word "heaven" when he wants his hearers to think of God, who lives in heaven ([Matthew 1:12](../01/12.md)).
## Links: ##
* __[Matthew 19:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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