Bible Verses About Marriage

Scripture for husbands, wives and weddings.

10 verses for husbands, wives and weddings, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Genesis 2:24 (KJV)

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 (KJV)

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone ? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (KJV)

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favour of the LORD .

Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Mark 10:9 (KJV)

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Colossians 3:18–19 (KJV)

Likewise, 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 (KJV)

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Hebrews 13:4 (KJV)

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)

How to use these verses this week

Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.

Questions

What is the best Bible verse about marriage?

Many people turn to Genesis 2:24: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Which translation are these verses?

King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.