Bible Verses About Marriage

Marriage is one of God's first and most beautiful institutions. From the moment God brought Eve to Adam in the Garden of Eden, Scripture has celebrated the sacred bond between husband and wife. These Bible verses about marriage provide wisdom for building a relationship rooted in faith, love, and mutual sacrifice.

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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

1 Corinthians 13:4

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“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Colossians 3:14

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“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

Ephesians 5:25

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“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Genesis 2:24

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“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:22

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“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”

Ephesians 5:33

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“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”

Proverbs 18:22

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“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9

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“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”

Proverbs 31:28

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“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

Proverbs 31:10

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“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”

Hebrews 13:4

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Why Read Bible Verses About Marriage?

Ephesians 5:31 teaches that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. Marriage is designed to reflect the relationship between Christ and the church. Reading these verses helps couples align their relationship with God's design and navigate challenges with grace and truth.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Marriage in Daily Life

Read a marriage verse together with your spouse each day. Discuss how it applies to your relationship. Use Ephesians 5:25 and 1 Peter 3:7 as guides for sacrificial love and mutual respect. Pray together daily and attend marriage-focused Bible studies.

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