10 Bible Verses About Marriage

Marriage is a sacred union celebrated throughout the Bible. Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or simply wish to reflect on God's design for marriage, here are 10 meaningful Bible verses on the topic:

Genesis 2:24 (NIV) – "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."

 

Proverbs 18:22 (NIV) – "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favour from the Lord."

 

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV) – "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."Mark 10:9 (NIV) – "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

 

Ephesians 5:25 (NIV) – "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."

 

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) – "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour 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."

 

Colossians 3:14 (NIV) – "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

 

Hebrews 13:4 (NIV) – "Marriage should be honoured by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral."

 

1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) – "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

 

Song of Songs 8:6-7 (NIV) – "Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away."

 

These verses remind us of the importance of love, unity, and commitment in marriage. They serve as a guide for building relationships that honour God and foster mutual care, respect, and faithfulness.