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 provides a powerful model of sacrificial love in marriage, calling husbands to love their wives with the same selfless devotion that Christ demonstrated toward the church. It serves as a guide for husbands to pray for strength to love unconditionally.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
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Proverbs 18:22KJV
This verse emphasizes that marriage is a blessing from God. It encourages couples to pray for gratitude and recognition of marriage as a divine gift, recognizing that a good marriage is a source of favor and joy.
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
These verses describe the nature of love, providing a comprehensive prayer guide for married couples. They encourage praying for patience, kindness, selflessness, and endurance in marriage.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; and hath not another to lift him up.
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10KJV
This passage highlights the strength and support found in marriage, encouraging couples to pray for unity, mutual support, and partnership through life's challenges.
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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Colossians 3:13KJV
This verse provides guidance for prayer about forgiveness in marriage, reminding couples to extend grace and forgiveness to each other, just as Christ forgives.

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