Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Love And Marriage?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Love And Marriage in the Bible
What does the Bible say about love and marriage? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Love And Marriage
- 1Genesis 2:18
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him”
KJV - 2Genesis 2:24
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
KJV - 3
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- 5John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
KJV - 6
- 7Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
KJV - 8Ephesians 5:33
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
KJV - 9
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Love And Marriage? (4 Verses)
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him”
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Love And Marriage? (7 Verses)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Love And 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 love and 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 love and 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 love and 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 love and marriage needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about love and 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 love and marriage, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Love And Marriage?
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