A wedding is not only a union of two hearts but also a spiritual covenant. Incorporating Bible verses into wedding blessings can infuse the ceremony and the couple’s future with profound wisdom and divine love. Here are 30 Bible verses that offer blessings and guidance for a new marriage, providing a strong foundation in faith and love for the journey ahead.
1. Verses on Love and Commitment
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
- Ephesians 4:2-3 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
- Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
- 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “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. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
2. Verses on Blessings and Prosperity
- Numbers 6:24-26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
- Proverbs 18:22 – “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.”
- Deuteronomy 24:5 – “When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be liable for any other public duty. He shall be free at home one year to be happy with his wife whom he has taken.”
- Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 128:1-4 – “Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD.”
3. Verses on Faith and Guidance
- Proverbs 3:3-4 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
- Psalm 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
- Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
- Matthew 19:6 – “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
- Ephesians 5:21 – “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
4. Verses on Peace and Harmony
- Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
- James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
- Philippians 2:2 – “Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”
- Romans 12:10 – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
- 1 Peter 3:7 – “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.”
5. Verses on Joy and Gratitude
- Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 127:1 – “Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”
- Proverbs 31:10 – “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
6. Verses on Hope and Future
- Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- Proverbs 24:3-4 – “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
- Ecclesiastes 9:9 – “Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun—all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Do everything in love.”
These verses serve as timeless reminders of God’s love, guidance, and blessings for a marriage. Incorporating them into your wedding or sharing them with a couple embarking on the journey of marriage can provide comfort, inspiration, and a strong foundation built on faith.