45 Bible Verses about Husband And Wife

The wife does not have [exclusive] authority over her own body, but the husband shares with her; and likewise the husband does not have [exclusive] authority over his body, but the wife shares with him.

For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.

“When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out [to fight] with the army nor be charged with any duty; he shall be free at home for one year and shall bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken.

So in the resurrection, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her.”

The husband must fulfill his [marital] duty to his wife [with good will and kindness], and likewise the wife to her husband.

But to the married [believers] I give instructions—not I, but the Lord—that the wife is not to separate from her husband,

If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church.

But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.

But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband [by leading him to Christ]? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife [by leading her to Christ]?

And if any [believing] woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not leave him.

In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives,

A wife is bound [to her husband by law] as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord.

but the married man is concerned about worldly things, how he may please his wife,

(but even if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband) and that the husband should not leave his wife.

Husbands, love your wives [with an affectionate, sympathetic, selfless love that always seeks the best for them] and do not be embittered or resentful toward them [because of the responsibilities of marriage].

However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified [that is, he receives the blessings granted] through his [Christian] wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be [ceremonially] unclean, but as it is they are holy.

For in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven [who do not marry nor produce children].

and the two shall become one flesh; so that they are no longer two, but [are united as] one flesh.

Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or the virgin is concerned about the matters of the Lord, how to be holy and set apart both in body and in spirit; but a married woman is concerned about worldly things, how she may please her husband.

For the married woman [as an example] is bound and remains bound by law to her husband while he lives; but if her husband dies, she is released and exempt from the law concerning her husband.

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall be joined [and be faithfully devoted] to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.

This mystery [of two becoming one] is great; but I am speaking with reference to [the relationship of] Christ and the church.

Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.

Even so husbands should and are morally obligated to love their own wives as [being in a sense] their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.

“Every vow and every binding oath to humble herself, her husband may confirm it or her husband may annul it.

“If any man takes a wife and goes in to her and then scorns and hates her,

then her former husband who [first] sent her away may not take her again as his wife, since she has been defiled; for that is an outrage before the Lord, and you shall not bring sin on the land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance.

The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”

namely, a man of unquestionable integrity, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of being immoral or rebellious.

For jealousy enrages the [wronged] husband;
He will not spare [the guilty one] on the day of vengeance.

and after she leaves his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife,

A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.

If her master marries another wife, he may not reduce her food, her clothing, or her privilege as a wife.

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.

Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there and do not decrease [in number].

Now there were seven brothers among us; the first married and died, and having no children left his wife to his brother.

Let your fountain (wife) be blessed [with the rewards of fidelity],
And rejoice in the wife of your youth.

Demand of me a very large bridal payment and gift [as compensation for giving up your daughter and sister], and I will give you whatever you tell me; only give me the girl to be my wife.”

Who leaves the companion (husband) of her youth,
And forgets the covenant of her God.

So now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her [to him], know that you shall die, you and all who are yours (your household).”

However, if she vowed in her husband’s house or bound herself by a pledge with an oath,