Marriage is a sacred union, a journey of love, commitment, and growth. Throughout the Bible, marriage is celebrated as a covenant not only between spouses but also with God. The Scriptures offer profound wisdom and guidance for couples at every stage of their relationship. From the joys of love to the challenges of living together in harmony, the Bible provides insights and encouragement. Here are 30 Bible verses about marriage and love that serve as a reminder of God’s intentions and blessings for married couples.
1. Genesis 2:24
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
2. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
3. Proverbs 18:22
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”
4. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
5. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
6. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
7. Ephesians 4:2-3
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
8. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
9. 1 John 4:12
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
10. Proverbs 31:10
“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.”
11. Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised.”
12. Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
13. Proverbs 3:3-4
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.”
14. Malachi 2:14-15
“But you say, ‘Why does he not?’ Because the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant.”
15. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4
“The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
16. Ephesians 5:33
“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”
17. Proverbs 19:14
“House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
18. Proverbs 30:18-19
“There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman.”
19. Hebrews 13:4
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
20. Song of Solomon 2:16
“My beloved is mine, and I am his; he grazes among the lilies.”
21. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
22. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
23. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
24. 1 Peter 3:7
“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”
25. Ephesians 5:21
“Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
26. Song of Solomon 4:9
“You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.”
27. Proverbs 5:18-19
“Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love.”
28. Genesis 1:27-28
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'”
29. Ephesians 5:28-29
“In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.”
30. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
These verses serve as a testament to the importance of love, respect, and commitment in marriage. They remind us that marriage is not just about the good times but also about supporting each other through challenges, growing together in faith, and building a life that honors God. Whether you’re newly engaged, newlyweds, or celebrating decades of marriage, let these scriptures inspire and guide you in your journey together.