Wedding Bible Verses

"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

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In plain words: This passage beautifully defines love, highlighting qualities essential for a strong and lasting marriage.

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her."

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In plain words: Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, mirroring Christ’s deep, selfless love for His people.

"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up."

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In plain words: Marriage is a partnership where each person supports the other, offering strength and companionship.

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

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In plain words: This verse emphasizes the unity and commitment of marriage, as two people come together as one.

"But Ruth said: ‘Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.’"

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In plain words: Although spoken to her mother-in-law, Ruth’s words reflect loyalty and commitment, values central to marriage.

"Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."

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In plain words: This verse highlights the sacred nature of marriage, a union established by God.

"I found the one I love; I held him and would not let him go, until I had brought him to the house of my mother, and into the chamber of her who conceived me."

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In plain words: This poetic verse celebrates finding true love, an expression of deep affection and connection.

"But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."

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In plain words: Love is the foundation that unites a marriage, bringing all virtues into harmony.

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord."

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In plain words: Finding a spouse is a blessing from God, bringing joy and favor into one’s life.

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love."

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In plain words: A marriage built on true love is a safe, supportive space, free from fear and filled with trust.

"My beloved is mine, and I am his. He feeds his flock among the lilies."

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In plain words: This verse speaks to the mutual belonging and connection that marriage brings.

"With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

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In plain words: Patience, humility, and peace are essential in a marriage, helping to build a strong bond of love.

"And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh”? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.’"

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In plain words: Jesus emphasizes the permanence of marriage, highlighting its divine origin and unity.

"And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins."

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In plain words: Deep love and forgiveness are necessary in marriage, helping to overcome challenges and strengthen the bond.

"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies."

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In plain words: A noble and loving spouse is invaluable, bringing strength and beauty to a marriage.

"Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised."

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In plain words: True love is enduring and priceless, unable to be bought or diminished.

"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."

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In plain words: Marriage is built on mutual respect and devotion, prioritizing each other’s needs and honoring each other.

"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'"

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In plain words: God created and blessed marriage, calling couples to grow together and build a family.

"Let all that you do be done with love."

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In plain words: This simple yet profound command encourages couples to act with love in all aspects of their marriage.

"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."

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In plain words: Humility and selflessness strengthen a marriage, as each partner considers the other’s needs above their own.

"No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us."

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In plain words: Loving one another in marriage reflects God’s presence, making His love evident in the relationship.

"Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed."

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In plain words: This verse captures the beauty of a marriage where love, faithfulness, and peace coexist.

"You have ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; you have ravished my heart with one look of your eyes, with one link of your necklace."

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In plain words: This verse expresses the joy and admiration that a loving spouse brings to their partner.

"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge."

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In plain words: Marriage is a sacred commitment, calling for purity, honor, and faithfulness.

"But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."

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In plain words: Love is the glue that holds a marriage together, uniting all virtues in harmony.

"I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies."

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In plain words: This verse beautifully expresses mutual belonging and devotion in a marriage.

"Yet you say, ‘For what reason?’ Because the Lord has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously; yet she is your companion and your wife by covenant. But did He not make them one, having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth."

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In plain words: Marriage is a covenant witnessed by God, calling for faithfulness and commitment.

"Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered."

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In plain words: Husbands are encouraged to treat their wives with respect, acknowledging them as equal partners in God’s grace.

"Houses and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord."

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In plain words: A wise spouse is a blessing from God, more valuable than material wealth.

"And said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’"

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In plain words: Marriage creates a new, united relationship, as two individuals come together to become one in God’s design.