Some scholars argue that this passage indeed permits divorce in the case of adultery—but does not permit remarriage.82 It must permit divorce in this case because one is simply formalizing “the break between husband and wife that has already occurred through the wife’s immorality” according to Jewish law. But, especially in light of 19:10–12, advocates of this position argue that it does not permit remarriage.83 These scholars further argue that Matthew includes the exception