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Bible Verses About Marriage

Build a strong marriage foundation with these Bible verses. Discover what Scripture says about love, commitment, and unity in marriage.

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That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24NIV
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Ephesians 5:25NIV
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7NIV
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up... Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12NIV
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Colossians 3:18-19NIV
Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.
Mark 10:9NIV
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22NIV
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
1 Peter 3:7NIV
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
Hebrews 13:4NIV
Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.
Song of Solomon 8:6-7NIV

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about marriage?

The Bible presents marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24), designed by God to reflect Christ's relationship with the church (Ephesians 5:25-33). Marriage involves leaving parents, unity ('one flesh'), commitment, love, and mutual respect.

What are good Bible verses for a wedding?

Popular wedding verses include 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (love chapter), Genesis 2:24 (two become one), Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (cord of three strands), Ruth 1:16-17 (where you go I will go), and Song of Solomon 8:6-7 (love is strong as death).

How can the Bible help my marriage?

Scripture provides guidance for a healthy marriage: love sacrificially (Ephesians 5:25), communicate with kindness (Ephesians 4:29), forgive freely (Colossians 3:13), pray together, and put each other's needs first (Philippians 2:3-4). Regular Bible study together strengthens spiritual intimacy.

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