Bible verses about marriage
The Bible describes marriage as a lifelong union in which a man and woman become one, marked by sacrificial love, respect and faithfulness.
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”Genesis 2:24 · KJV
- Verses
- 14
- Key passage
- Genesis 2:24
- Translation
- King James
- Updated
- 2026-10-27
Scripture opens and closes with weddings, and the verses in between treat marriage as both gift and responsibility. These passages include the foundation in Genesis, the instruction to husbands and wives in Ephesians and Colossians, and the wisdom of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes about companionship.
14 verses about marriage
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24 · KJV“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Genesis 2:18 · KJV“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12 · KJV“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Ephesians 5:25 · KJV“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
Ephesians 5:33 · KJV“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 18:22 · KJV“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
Mark 10:9 · KJV“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.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 · KJV“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”
Colossians 3:18-19 · KJV“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
Proverbs 31:10 · KJV“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
1 Peter 3:7 · KJV“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Hebrews 13:4 · KJV“Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.”
Proverbs 5:18 · KJV“My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.”
Song of Solomon 2:16 · KJVQuestions
What does the Bible say about marriage?
The Bible describes marriage as a lifelong union in which a man and woman become one, marked by sacrificial love, respect and faithfulness. A good place to start is Genesis 2:24.
Where does the Bible talk most about marriage?
Key passages include Genesis 2:24, Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:12. This page lists 14 verses from the Old and New Testaments.
Which Bible translation is used?
The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.
Related topics
Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain in the U.S.). Verses were selected by hand. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. See how topics are chosen.