

{"id":23217,"date":"2018-04-18T05:45:47","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T05:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=23217"},"modified":"2022-12-04T15:43:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T15:43:49","slug":"love-in-marriage-bible-verses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/love-in-marriage-bible-verses\/","title":{"rendered":"Love in Marriage \u2013 Bible Verses for Every Aspect of Married Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23232 size-full\" title=\"Love in Marriage &ndash; Bible Verses\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Love-in-Marriage-Bible-Verses.jpg\" alt=\"Love in Marriage &ndash; Bible Verses\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some think the Bible is outdated, the truth is this book contains valuable gems about marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These love in marriage Bible verses reveal why Jehovah God created the institution of marriage, what is expected of husbands and wives, how sex plays an important part in marital happiness, and how to forgive each other through the hard times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage is wonderful and fulfilling, but it isn&rsquo;t always easy. Looking at love in marriage Bible verses can help you find the guidance and peace to help you better understand your romantic relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some love in marriage Bible verses about falling in love, being good to one another, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/14-ways-to-keep-your-relationship-strong-healthy-and-happy\/\">keeping your relationship strong, happy, and healthy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-marriage-bond\"><\/span><b>The marriage bond<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh. &ndash;Ephesians 5:31\" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&ldquo;For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh. &ndash;Ephesians 5:31&rdquo;<\/i><br><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. &ndash; Genesis 2:18\" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&ldquo;It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. &ndash; Genesis 2:18&rdquo;<\/i><br><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"For man did not come from woman, but woman came from man &ndash;1 Cor 11:8\" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&ldquo;For man did not come from woman, but woman came from man &ndash;1 Cor 11:8&rdquo;<\/i><br><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed &ndash; Genesis 2:24&ndash;25 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed &ndash; Genesis 2:24&ndash;25 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16741 size-full\" title=\"The marriage bond\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Quick-and-Easy-Tips-for-Effective-Communication-Between-Couples1.jpg\" alt=\"The marriage bond\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-of-a-good-wife\"><\/span><b>Characteristics of a good wife<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD &ndash; Proverbs 18:22 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD &ndash; Proverbs 18:22 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life &ndash; Proverbs 1:10&ndash;12 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life &ndash; Proverbs 1:10&ndash;12 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" In the same way, you wives, be in subjection to your husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect &ndash; 1 Peter 3:1,2 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; In the same way, you wives, be in subjection to your husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect &ndash; 1 Peter 3:1,2 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15925 size-full\" title=\"Characteristics of a good wife\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/8-Tips-To-Communicate-With-Your-Wife.jpg\" alt=\"Characteristics of a good wife\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being-a-good-husband\"><\/span><b>Being a good husband<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" Husbands, continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and gave himself up for it, in order that he might sanctify it, cleansing it with the bath of water by means of the word, so that he might present the congregation to himself in its splendor, without a spot or a wrinkle or any of such things, but holy and without blemish &ndash;Ephesians 5: 25&ndash;27 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Husbands, continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and gave himself up for it, in order that he might sanctify it, cleansing it with the bath of water by means of the word, so that he might present the congregation to himself in its splendor, without a spot or a wrinkle or any of such things, but holy and without blemish &ndash;Ephesians 5: 25&ndash;27 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself, for no man ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cherishes it, just as the Christ does the congregation, because we are members of his body&ndash;Ephesians 5: 28&ndash;30 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself, for no man ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cherishes it, just as the Christ does the congregation, because we are members of his body&ndash;Ephesians 5: 28&ndash;30 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers &ndash; 1 Peter 3:7 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers &ndash; 1 Peter 3:7 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16561 size-full\" title=\"Being a good husband\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Couples-Therapy-Before-Marriage.jpg\" alt=\"Being a good husband\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lasting-love-in-marriage-Bible-verses\"><\/span><b>Lasting love in marriage Bible verses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us &ndash; 1 John 4:18&ndash;19 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us &ndash; 1 John 4:18&ndash;19 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self&ndash;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. Love never fails&hellip; &ndash; 1 Corinthians 13:4&ndash;7 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self&ndash;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. Love never fails&hellip; &ndash; 1 Corinthians 13:4&ndash;7 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Let all that you do be done in love &ndash; 1 Corinthians 16:14 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Let all that you do be done in love &ndash; 1 Corinthians 16:14 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace &ndash; Ephesians 4:2&ndash;3 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace &ndash; Ephesians 4:2&ndash;3 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love &ndash; 1 Corinthians 13:13 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love &ndash; 1 Corinthians 13:13 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples &ndash; John 13:34&ndash;35 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples &ndash; John 13:34&ndash;35 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-899 size-full\" title=\"Lasting love in marriage Bible verses\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Few-Things.jpg\" alt=\"Lasting love in marriage Bible verses\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-importance-of-sex-in-marriage\"><\/span><b>The importance of sex in marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self&ndash;control &ndash; 1 Corinthians 7:3&ndash;5 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self&ndash;control &ndash; 1 Corinthians 7:3&ndash;5 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Let marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers &ndash; Hebrews 13:4 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Let marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers &ndash; Hebrews 13:4 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for your expressions of affection are better than wine &ndash; The Song of Solomon 1:2 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for your expressions of affection are better than wine &ndash; The Song of Solomon 1:2 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery &ndash; Matthew 19:9 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery &ndash; Matthew 19:9 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21549 size-full\" title=\"The importance of sex in marriage\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Emotional-connection-and-physical-intimacy-are-not-mutually-exclusive.jpg\" alt=\"The importance of sex in marriage\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Showing-forgiveness-to-one-another\"><\/span><b>Showing forgiveness to one another<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" Hate stirs up trouble, but love forgives all offenses &ndash; Proverbs 10:12 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Hate stirs up trouble, but love forgives all offenses &ndash; Proverbs 10:12 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins &ndash; 1 Peter 4:8 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins &ndash; 1 Peter 4:8 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us&ndash; Rom. 5:8 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us&ndash; Rom. 5:8 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love&hellip; &ndash; Nehemiah 9:17 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love&hellip; &ndash; Nehemiah 9:17 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great&hellip; &ndash; Luke 6:35 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great&hellip; &ndash; Luke 6:35 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20965 size-full\" title=\"Showing forgiveness to one another\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Forgiveness-sets-you-free.jpg\" alt=\"Showing forgiveness to one another\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping-God-in-your-marriage\"><\/span><b>Keeping God in your marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\" Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart &ndash; Ecclesiastes 4:9&ndash;12 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart &ndash; Ecclesiastes 4:9&ndash;12 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments &ndash; Matthew 22:37&ndash;40 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.&rsquo; This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: &lsquo;Love your neighbor as yourself.&rsquo; All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments &ndash; Matthew 22:37&ndash;40 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\" The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing &ndash; Zephaniah 3:17 \" class=\"twitt_share_div\"><i>&rdquo; The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing &ndash; Zephaniah 3:17 &ldquo;<\/i><span class=\"tweetShare_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i>Click to Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May looking through these love in marriage Bible verses help you to reflect on your own marriage, appreciate the journey you and your partner have been through, to practice forgiveness when the waves are rocky and to always keep God and his word as an important part of your relationship.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some think the Bible is outdated, the truth is this book contains valuable gems about marriage. These love in marriage Bible verses reveal why Jehovah God created the institution of marriage, what is expected of husbands and wives, how sex plays an important part in marital happiness, and how to forgive each other through the hard times. Marriage is wonderful and fulfilling, but it isn&rsquo;t always easy. Looking at love in marriage Bible verses can help you find the guidance and peace to help you better understand your romantic relationship. Here are some love in marriage Bible verses about <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":675,"featured_media":23232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2504],"tags":[2615],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23217"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/675"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23217"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24542,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23217\/revisions\/24542"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}