Bible Verses About Matrimony

Matrimony is a sacred institution established by God in the Garden of Eden. It is a covenant relationship designed to reflect Christ's love for His church. The Bible presents marriage as a gift to be cherished, a mystery to be honored, and a commitment to be kept. These Bible verses about matrimony explore the foundation, purpose, and beauty of the marriage covenant. Whether preparing for marriage or seeking to strengthen your union, these scriptures will guide your understanding of holy matrimony.

115+ Bible Verses About Matrimony Story Cards

115 shareable story cards · hover to copy, download, or share

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”

1 John 4:7

KJV

bibleversenow.org

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

1 Corinthians 13:4

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

1 John 4:8

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“We love him, because he first loved us.”

1 John 4:19

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

1 John 4:10

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:13

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

John 13:34

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”

1 John 4:18

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”

Romans 8:35

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Romans 8:37

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

Matthew 5:44

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”

Matthew 22:37

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Matthew 22:39

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17

KJV

bibleversenow.org

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

Colossians 3:14

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Romans 12:10

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”

Romans 12:9

KJV

bibleversenow.org

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

Ephesians 5:25

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”

John 15:12

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.”

Psalm 145:8

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”

Ephesians 2:8

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20

KJV

bibleversenow.org

“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”

Psalm 103:12

KJV

bibleversenow.org

Tap the button to generate a matrimony verse

Why Read Bible Verses About Matrimony?

Genesis 2:24 establishes leaving parents and becoming one flesh. Ephesians 5:31-32 calls marriage a mystery reflecting Christ and the church. Malachi 2:14 identifies marriage as a covenant. Hebrews 13:4 says marriage should be honored. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 celebrates the strength of partnership. Proverbs 18:22 says finding a wife is finding favor from the Lord. These verses reveal matrimony as sacred and significant.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Matrimony in Daily Life

View marriage as covenant, not contract. Honor your vows as sacred promises before God. Invest in your marriage through communication, service, and quality time. Pray together as a couple. Seek counseling when struggling rather than giving up. Let your marriage reflect Christ and the church. Support other marriages in your community. Prepare the next generation for godly marriages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about matrimony?
Marriage is God's design (Genesis 2:24). It's a covenant (Malachi 2:14). It reflects Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:31-32). It should be honored (Hebrews 13:4). It's a gift and blessing (Proverbs 18:22).
What is the purpose of marriage?
Companionship (Genesis 2:18), procreation (Genesis 1:28), reflecting Christ's love (Ephesians 5:25-32), sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:4), and partnership in life and ministry (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
What makes a marriage holy?
Christ at the center. Covenant commitment. Sacrificial love (Ephesians 5:25). Mutual respect. Purity within the relationship. Prayer together. Serving one another. Pointing each other to God.
What Bible verses are good for weddings?
Genesis 2:24 on becoming one flesh. First Corinthians 13:4-7 on love. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 on partnership. Ephesians 5:25-33 on Christ-like love. Song of Solomon for celebrating love.

Explore More Topics

Looking for a verse from any theme?

Random Bible Verse Generator