Genesis 2:24
The foundational text: a man shall leave his father and mother, cleave to his wife, and they shall be one flesh.
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From The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Marriage is presented as a covenant between one man and one woman, instituted by God at creation, picturing Christ's relationship to the Church.
Ephesians 5:22-33
Husbands and wives mirror Christ and the Church — the great mystery of marriage.
Read in Books4Free →Matthew 19:4-6
Jesus reaffirms the Genesis pattern: what God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Read in Books4Free →Hebrews 13:4
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Read in Books4Free →1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, and mutual obligations between spouses.
Read in Books4Free →Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Read in Books4Free →Proverbs 31:10-31
The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.
Read in Books4Free →Malachi 2:14-16
The LORD has been witness between thee and the wife of thy covenant; God hates divorce.
Read in Books4Free →1 Peter 3:1-7
Instructions for wives and husbands, dwelling with them according to knowledge.
Read in Books4Free →Colossians 3:18-19
Wives, submit; husbands, love your wives and be not bitter against them.
Read in Books4Free →1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Often read at weddings: the definitive description of love.
Read in Books4Free →Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one; a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
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