7 Bible Verses

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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Genesis 2:24KJV
This foundational verse establishes God's design for marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman. It emphasizes the complete commitment and unity that should characterize the marriage relationship.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
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Ephesians 5:25KJV
This verse calls husbands to sacrificial love, using Christ's love for the church as the ultimate example. It sets the standard for selfless devotion and service within marriage.
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
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Ephesians 5:22-23KJV
These verses describe the biblical structure of marriage with mutual roles and responsibilities. They emphasize respect and order within the marriage relationship following Christ's example with the church.
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
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1 Corinthians 7:3KJV
This verse teaches about mutual care and consideration between spouses. It emphasizes that both husband and wife have responsibilities to show kindness and meet each other's needs.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
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Proverbs 18:22KJV
This verse presents marriage as a blessing from God. It suggests that finding a spouse is discovering something valuable and receiving God's favor.
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.
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1 Peter 3:7KJV
This verse instructs husbands to treat their wives with understanding and honor. It emphasizes that spouses are equal heirs in God's grace and that marital harmony affects one's spiritual life.
Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
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Matthew 19:6KJV
Jesus affirms the permanence and sanctity of marriage in this verse. It emphasizes that marriage creates an indissoluble union that should not be broken by human intervention.

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