5 Bible Verses

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 love their wives sacrificially, modeling their love after Christ's love for the church. It emphasizes the depth and selflessness required in a godly marriage.
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7KJV
This classic passage describes the characteristics of true love, providing a blueprint for marital love. It highlights patience, kindness, selflessness, and endurance as essential qualities in a strong marriage.
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
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Proverbs 5:18-19KJV
This verse celebrates marital intimacy and the joy of committed love between husband and wife. It encourages couples to maintain passion and delight in one another throughout their marriage.
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 the biblical principle of marriage as a profound union where two individuals become one. It emphasizes the commitment and unity that should characterize a marital relationship.
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
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Colossians 3:19KJV
This concise verse provides direct guidance for husbands, instructing them to love their wives and avoid harboring bitterness. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a loving and supportive attitude in marriage.

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