Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Gay Marriage in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about gay marriage. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Gay Marriage
- 1Genesis 2:24
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
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- 3Leviticus 20:13
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
KJV - 4Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
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- 7John 8:7
“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”
KJV - 8Romans 1:1
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
KJV - 9Romans 1:26
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:”
KJV - 10Romans 13:8
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage? (3 Verses)
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage? (13 Verses)
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“And the second is like unto it , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.”
“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:”
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,”
“There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?”
“Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. strange: Gr. other”
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Gay Marriage
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about gay marriage. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about gay marriage and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about gay marriage is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on gay marriage needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about gay marriage with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about gay marriage, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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