What does the Bible say about.. Marriage?
The Bible says at least 12 things about marriage.
1) Marriage is God’s design
Genesis 2:24
2) Marriage is a good thing
Proverbs 18:22
3) Marriage is between one man and one woman
Genesis 2:18
4) God designed husbands and wives to be equal in value, but different in roles and responsibilities
Ephesians 5:22-23
Colossians 3:18-19
5) Marriage carries God’s name forward
Genesis 1:28
6) Biblical marriage should be between two believers
2 Corinthians 6:14
7) A unhealthy marriage hinders our prayers
1 Peter 3:7
8) Marriage is precious
Proverbs 31:10
9) Marriage is designed to be a lifelong commitment
Matthew 19:9
Mark 10:8-12
Romans 7:2-3
1 Corinthians 7:39
10) Sex is to be reserved for marriage
Hebrews 13:4
1 Corinthians 7:9
11) Marriage is designed to be a picture of Christ and the Church
Revelation 19:7-9
Ephesians 5:32
12) Foremost, marriage is meant to display to the world what Christ’s love is like for His people