Scripture About Marriage scriptures 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 verse establishes the foundational biblical understanding of marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman. It highlights the sacred union where two individuals become united as one, leaving their previous family relationships to create a new, primary relationship.

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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 scripture provides guidance for husbands on how to love their wives, using Christ's sacrificial love as the ultimate model. It emphasizes selfless, unconditional love as the cornerstone of a healthy Christian 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 portrays marriage as a blessing from God, suggesting that finding a spouse is a positive and divinely approved event. It indicates that marriage is viewed as a favorable and honorable state in biblical perspective.

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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 mutual devotion as a protection against sexual immorality.

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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 scripture affirms the honor and sanctity of marriage, presenting it as a pure and respected institution. It also warns against sexual impurity and highlights the importance of marital faithfulness.

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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 outline mutual responsibilities in marriage, calling for wives to respect their husbands and husbands to love their wives with kindness and understanding. It provides a balanced approach to marital roles and relationships.

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