Scripture on marriage
What does the Bible say about marriage?
The Bible treats marriage as a sacred covenant — two becoming one, a picture of Christ's love for the church. It calls husbands and wives to sacrificial love, faithfulness, patience and forgiveness.
What Scripture shows us
- In marriage two become one flesh, joined by God.
- Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church.
- Love is patient and kind — the daily grammar of a lasting marriage.
Bible verses about marriage
"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."
Genesis 2:24
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church."
Ephesians 5:25
"Love is patient, love is kind."
1 Corinthians 13:4
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