"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
— Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)
People who search bible verses for marriage want Scripture they can use as a husband or wife — vows, hard weeks, and ordinary mornings. This page is that list with plain notes. The longer marriage hub on this site is Bible verses about marriage. The Ephesians 5 study is Love in marriage: Ephesians 5. Ceremony lists are Wedding Bible verses and Wedding Bible readings. Dating and engagement sit under Bible verses for couples and Engagement Bible verses.
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Verses that name the covenant
Genesis 2:24 / Matthew 19:5-6. A man leaves father and mother, unites to his wife, and they become one flesh. Jesus treats that line as God's design for marriage. See Bible verses about marriage and What does the Bible say about marriage.
Ephesians 5:25. Husbands love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. The exact reference page is Ephesians 5:25. The chapter study is Love in marriage: Ephesians 5.
Ephesians 5:31-33. One flesh, love as one's own body, and mutual love and respect close the household passage. Stay with Love in marriage: Ephesians 5.
Malachi 2:14 / Hebrews 13:4. Marriage is a covenant the Lord witnesses; the marriage bed is to be honored. Grouped under Bible verses about marriage.
Verses that define how love acts
1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Love is patient and kind; it does not envy or boast; it keeps no record of wrongs; it always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. See 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Love is patient Bible verse, and Love is kind Bible verse.
1 Peter 4:8. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. See 1 Peter 4:8 and Love covers a multitude of sins.
Colossians 3:14. Over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. See Colossians 3:14.
Colossians 3:19. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Short on purpose: love includes refusing a sharp tongue at home.
Verses for closeness and faithfulness
Song of Solomon 8:6. Place me like a seal over your heart; love is as strong as death. See Song of Solomon 8:6 and Song of Solomon 8:6 meaning.
1 Corinthians 13:8 / 13:13. Love never fails; faith, hope, and love remain, and the greatest is love. See 1 Corinthians 13:8, Love never fails Bible verse, and 1 Corinthians 13:13.
How to use these verses
Pick one verse for a hard conversation, a card, or a quiet morning — not ten. Read it out loud together. If you are choosing a ceremony reading, start with Wedding Bible readings. If you want the fuller marriage map, use Bible verses about marriage. For a year marker, use Anniversary Bible verses.
Questions people ask
What is a good Bible verse for marriage?
Ephesians 5:25, Genesis 2:24, and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 are common starting places. Choose the one that matches the moment you are in.
What Bible verse should a husband use for his wife?
Ephesians 5:25 names Christ's self-giving as the measure. Colossians 3:19 adds the refusal to be harsh. See Ephesians 5:25.
Are bible verses for marriage the same as wedding verses?
Overlap is real. Wedding lists lean toward the ceremony. This page also covers ordinary married weeks. For vows and readings, use Wedding Bible verses.
What about verses for couples who are dating?
Start with Bible verses for couples and Engagement Bible verses. Those lists do not assume a wedding date.
Where should I read next?
For the longer marriage hub, read Bible verses about marriage. For Ephesians 5, read Love in marriage: Ephesians 5. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.
