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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“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”

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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“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”

Ephesians 4:26

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“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1

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“Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.”

Ecclesiastes 9:9

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“Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.”

1 Corinthians 7:3

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“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”

Mark 10:9

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“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”

1 Peter 3:7

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“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.”

Colossians 3:18

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“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”

Colossians 3:19

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“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.”

Proverbs 12:4

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“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”

Proverbs 19:14

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“So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.”

Ephesians 5:28

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“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.”

Ephesians 5:31

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“I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.”

Song of Solomon 6:3

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“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.”

Song of Solomon 8:6

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“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.”

Song of Solomon 8:7

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“My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.”

Song of Solomon 2:16

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“For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.”

Romans 7:2

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“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”

Genesis 2:18

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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.

God's Design for Marriage

Marriage is God's idea, established at creation. Genesis 2:24 sets the pattern: 'Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.' Marriage is a covenant union, not merely a contract, joining two people into one. Jesus affirmed its permanence and sacredness: 'What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder' (Mark 10:9). Ephesians 5 lifts marriage even higher, presenting it as a living picture of Christ's sacrificial love for the church.

Key Marriage Verses, Explained

Ephesians 5:25 sets the standard for husbands: 'love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it' — sacrificial, self-giving love. Ephesians 5:33 balances it with mutual honor between husband and wife. 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, describes the patient, kind, enduring love a marriage needs day to day. Ecclesiastes 4:12 offers a picture of strength: 'a threefold cord is not quickly broken' — a marriage bound together with God at its center is far stronger than two people alone.

Building a Strong, Christ-Centered Marriage

Scripture's wisdom for marriage is intensely practical: love sacrificially (Ephesians 5:25), forgive quickly (Colossians 3:13), and speak with grace rather than contempt. Selflessness, not self-fulfillment, is the biblical path to a thriving marriage (Philippians 2:3-4). The strongest marriages keep God at the center. When both spouses pursue Christ, they are drawn closer to each other in the process. Pray together, serve together, and return often to the covenant love that reflects God's own faithfulness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about marriage?
Genesis 2:24 establishes that marriage is a union where two become one flesh. Hebrews 13:4 says marriage should be honored by all. The Bible presents marriage as a covenant relationship reflecting Christ's love for the church.
What is the best Bible verse for a wedding?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 is the most popular wedding passage, describing love as patient, kind, and enduring. Other favorites include Ruth 1:16, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, and Ephesians 5:25.
How can the Bible strengthen my marriage?
Regular Scripture reading together builds spiritual intimacy. Applying verses on love, patience, forgiveness, and communication creates a biblical framework for resolving conflicts and deepening your bond.
What Bible verses help with marriage problems?
Colossians 3:13 on forgiveness, Ephesians 4:26 on not letting anger fester, and 1 Peter 4:8 on love covering a multitude of sins all provide practical wisdom for working through marital difficulties.

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