Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – Marriage is a miracle, because two people of different sexes have to learn to live together. As we all know, men and women are very different, so a marriage needs a third party: God Himself, who established marriage and binds husband and wife together. It is His Word that will hold a wife and a husband together.
Marriage joins two different people, so some friction is unavoidable. The Bible gives us precious principles for building a happy home. The Bible verses for marriage below can renew the relationship between you and your spouse.
Here are 5 Bible verses for marriage that can change your relationship:
5 Bible Verses for Marriage
1. 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 (BSB)
Love is not just a feeling. Love is a verb: something you can do! Look at the cross and see that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners and enemies of God. “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!” (Romans 5:10)
So how do we love our husband or wife not only according to our emotions, but by becoming kind and patient, hoping all things and enduring all things? Love is not envious, irritable, proud or rude. This passage is often read at weddings and anniversaries. Why not read it again as a couple and study it together if you can? It can make your marriage more stable.
2. Ephesians 5:32–33
“This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” – Ephesians 5:32–33 (BSB)
Verse 32 is included on purpose, because God knows that the marriage of a man and a woman reflects the relationship between Christ and His church. Christ was not only ready to die for the church, He did it willingly! That means we too should willingly give ourselves for our spouse.
3. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 (BSB)
True love forgives and is gracious toward everyone. This love must be serious, sincere and honest; it is more than gestures or words. Since God has cast our sins far away, we should also forgive others, and of course that includes our husband or wife.
If we cannot forgive our spouse, we have not really understood how much we have been forgiven. God’s forgiveness toward us is limitless, far greater than any forgiveness we give to others. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
4. Ephesians 4:1–2
“As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,” – Ephesians 4:1–2 (BSB)
These two verses carry a great deal of theology. Walking worthy of our calling means going out with humility and gentleness. Humility shows itself in patience and in bearing with one another in love. The author of the original article wrote that his wife has borne with him, and that says a lot. A truly humble person is not easily offended. “Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165)
5. Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (BSB)
Two are better than one, and when the third strand is God Himself, it is wonderful. A single cord is not secure. Two cords can come apart. But a cord of three strands does not break easily, even when it is pulled and stretched.
Conclusion
Marriage is a miracle joined together by God. These Bible verses for marriage remind us that love is a daily choice, made possible by the love Christ first showed us. May God pour out His abundant grace on you and your family, so that He is glorified through your marriage!
Living Out These Bible Verses for Marriage Every Day
Choose one of the 5 Bible verses for marriage above for you and your spouse to read and pray over together this week. When both of you make God’s Word the foundation, it becomes easier to understand and forgive each other.
Do not wait for a conflict before you turn to the Bible. A small habit, such as praying for each other before going to sleep, can bring a big change to your marriage.
You may also like: 15 Bible Verses About Marriage and Marriage Is Like a Garden.
A Prayer
Lord, thank You for the gift of marriage. Teach us as husband and wife to love, respect and forgive each other as You have loved us. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Written by: Thoa Trần
Adapted from: FaithInTheNews.com
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