Bible Verses About Marriage

Bible verses about marriage, the marriage relationship, and God's design for husband and wife.

King James Version
24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Genesis 2:24
25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Ephesians 5:25
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Corinthians 13:4
22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 18:22
4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Hebrews 13:4
19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Colossians 3:19
9What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Mark 10:9
7Likewise, ye 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.
1 Peter 3:7
31For 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 5:31
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
9Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
7Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.
Song of Solomon 8:7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about marriage?

The Bible presents marriage as a sacred union ordained by God. Genesis 2:24 says a man shall leave his parents and cleave to his wife. Hebrews 13:4 says marriage is honourable, and Mark 10:9 says what God joins, man should not separate.

What are the roles of husband and wife in marriage?

Ephesians 5 instructs husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, and wives to respect their husbands. Both are called to mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21) and sacrificial love.

Is marriage required for Christians?

No — Paul actually commended singleness as a gift that allows undivided devotion to the Lord (1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 32-35). Jesus Himself was unmarried. The Bible presents both marriage and singleness as honorable callings. Marriage is good but not mandatory for a full Christian life.