# 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](./10.md)).

## Links: ##
* __[Matthew 19:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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