Starting a new journey together as a married couple is an exciting and sacred adventure. The Bible, with its rich wisdom and guidance, offers many verses that can inspire and support newlyweds as they begin their life together. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, direction, or simply a reminder of the love that binds you, scripture can be a source of comfort and strength.
In this article, we will explore some meaningful Bible verses that are perfect for those just starting out on the path of matrimony. These verses can serve as a foundation for building a relationship that is rooted in faith, hope, and love.
Bible Verse For The Newly Wed
1. Genesis 2:24
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
2. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
3. Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
4. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
5. Proverbs 18:22
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.”
6. Ephesians 4:2–3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
7. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
8. Mark 10:9
“Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
9. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
10. Song of Solomon 3:4
“Scarcely had I passed them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother’s house and into the chamber of her who conceived me.”
Scripture Guidance for Newlyweds
11. Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
12. 1 John 4:12
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
13. Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
14. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
15. 1 Corinthians 7:3
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
16. 1 Peter 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
17. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
18. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
19. Galatians 5:22–23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
20. Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Bible Verses for Newly Married Couples
21. Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor.”
22. Proverbs 24:3–4
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding, it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
23. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
24. Ephesians 5:21
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
25. Proverbs 31:10
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Bible Verses to Start Your Marriage
26. Ephesians 4:2–3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
27. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
28. Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
29. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
30. Song of Solomon 3:4
“Scarcely had I passed them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me.”
Scripture Guidance for Newlyweds
31. Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
32. 1 John 4:12
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
33. Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
34. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
35. 1 Corinthians 7:3
“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
36. 1 Peter 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
37. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
38. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
39. Galatians 5:22–23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
40. Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Conclusion
The journey of marriage is a beautiful and sacred adventure that intertwines two lives into one. The Bible verses we’ve explored offer guidance, strength, and inspiration for newlyweds as they embark on this new chapter together. Whether it’s through the love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the partnership highlighted in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, or the commitment reminded in Ephesians 4:2-3, these scriptures can serve as a foundation for a strong and loving relationship.
By keeping faith at the center, respecting each other, and facing challenges together, couples can build a marriage that not only endures but flourishes. May these verses be a source of comfort, joy, and wisdom for all who are starting their life as one under God’s loving gaze.
