Marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God, and the Bible offers timeless wisdom on how to cultivate a strong and loving relationship. These verses provide guidance on love, respect, and the importance of putting God at the center of your union. They remind us that a successful marriage is built on trust, communication, and unwavering faith.
Whether you are newlyweds or have been married for years, these scriptures can inspire and strengthen your bond. By reflecting on these teachings, couples can approach their journey together with renewed purpose and commitment, striving towards what it means to create the best marriage possible in God’s eyes.
Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
Love is patient, love is kind; it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.
My beloved is mine, and I am his.
Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.
Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Yet you say, “For what reason?” Because the LORD has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously.
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.
Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
Furthermore, it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
For your Maker is your husband, the LORD of hosts is His name.
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.
Famous and Strong Quotes about the best marriage
There is no remedy for love but to love more.
Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.
For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.
Elevating Our Marriage to God’s Design
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, seeking Your divine guidance for our marriage. Lord, we ask for Your wisdom to cultivate a relationship that reflects Your love and grace. Help us to cherish and honor each other, to communicate openly, and to support one another in all circumstances.
May our home be filled with joy, peace, and understanding. Teach us to forgive quickly and to cherish the gift of each day together. Lord, instill in us a deep respect for one another and help us to acknowledge and celebrate our differences, knowing they are part of Your perfect plan.
As we grow together, may we always seek to serve You as a couple. Lead us in moments of challenge and delight, showing us how to be a reflection of Your unconditional love to the world around us. Envelop our marriage in Your blessings, so it may be a testament of Your faithfulness and strength.
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of each other. We trust in Your plan for our marriage, and we commit to working hand in hand, guided by Your light. In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.