Scripture About Marriage scriptures in the bible kjv

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6 Bible Verses

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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 2:24 • KJV

This is the foundational verse about marriage in the Bible, describing the divine design of marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman. It establishes the principle of leaving one's family and creating a new family unit through marriage.

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

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Ephesians 5:25 • KJV

This verse provides guidance for husbands, calling them to love their wives sacrificially, mirroring Christ's love for the church. It sets a high standard of selfless love and commitment in marriage.

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

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Proverbs 18:22 • KJV

This verse highlights the blessing of marriage, suggesting that finding a wife is a positive and favored event in God's eyes. It affirms the value and sanctity of marriage as a divine gift.

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Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

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1 Corinthians 7:2 • KJV

This verse provides practical guidance about marriage as a means of maintaining sexual purity. It emphasizes the importance of marital commitment and faithfulness.

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

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Hebrews 13:4 • KJV

This verse affirms the honor of marriage and the sanctity of the marital relationship. It also warns against sexual immorality, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in marriage.

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

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Colossians 3:18-19 • KJV

These verses provide mutual guidance for wives and husbands, emphasizing mutual respect, love, and support within the marriage relationship. They outline the complementary roles of husband and wife.

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