Marriage

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

The original institution: 'It is not good that the man should be alone'; the two become one flesh.

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Husbands love wives as Christ loved the church; wives submit; marriage as a 'great mystery.'

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

Jesus affirms Genesis: 'What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.'

And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Jesus affirms Genesis: 'What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.'

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Jesus affirms Genesis: 'What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.'

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

'Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled.'

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

Paul's extensive teaching on marriage, singleness, conjugal duty, and unbelieving spouses.

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

'Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.'

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

The virtuous wife whose price is far above rubies.

Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

God hates putting away (divorce); the wife of thy covenant.

And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

God hates putting away (divorce); the wife of thy covenant.

For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

God hates putting away (divorce); the wife of thy covenant.

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

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.

Wives and husbands instructed; husbands to dwell with wives 'according to knowledge.'

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

Brief household code on marital roles.

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Brief household code on marital roles.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

The love chapter—often read at weddings as the pattern of marital love.

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

The love chapter—often read at weddings as the pattern of marital love.

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

The love chapter—often read at weddings as the pattern of marital love.

Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

The love chapter—often read at weddings as the pattern of marital love.

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

The love chapter—often read at weddings as the pattern of marital love.

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.

'Love is strong as death... many waters cannot quench love.'

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.

'Love is strong as death... many waters cannot quench love.'