Bible Verses About Marriage
Marriage appears in the first chapters of the Bible and runs through the letters of Paul. These verses cover how marriage began, what it asks of husbands and wives and why it deserves honor. Read them before a wedding or on an ordinary Tuesday.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
Genesis 2:18KJV
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an associated helper for him.”
Genesis 2:24KJV
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Matthew 19:6KJV
“Wherefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.”
Proverbs 18:22KJV
“Whoso finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 19:14KJV
“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”
Proverbs 31:10KJV
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
Hebrews 13:4KJV
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Ephesians 5:31KJV
“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 5:33KJV
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
1 Peter 3:7KJV
“Likewise, all of you 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.”
Ecclesiastes 9:9KJV
“Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of the life of your vanity, which he has given you under the sun, all the days of your vanity: for that is your portion in this life, and in your labour which you take under the sun.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about marriage?
Genesis 2:24 says a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two become one flesh. Jesus repeated this in Matthew 19:5-6 and said that what God has joined together, no one should separate. Hebrews 13:4 says marriage should be honored by all.
What is a good Bible verse for a wedding?
Common readings are 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 on love, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 on two being better than one, and Song of Solomon 8:6-7 on love as strong as death. Genesis 2:24 also appears often in vows.
Related Bible verses
- Bible Verses for CouplesThese verses suit engagement cards, anniversaries and the quiet evenings when you want to pray together.
- Bible Verses About LoveLove sits at the center of the Bible, from God's love for you to the way you treat the people around you.
- Bible Verses About FamilyThe Bible treats family as a gift and as the first place you learn about faith.
- Bible Verses About UnityUnity does not mean everyone is the same.
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