9 Bible Verses about Betrothal

And when Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took his wife,

But if any one thinks that he behaves improperly to his virgin, if she is past her prime, and it must be so, let him do what he wishes; he does not sin; let them marry. But he that stands firm in mind, not having a necessity, but has power over his will, and has determined in his mind to keep his virgin, does well. He that gives in marriage therefore does well, and he that gives not in marriage does better.

The birth of Christ was thus. His mother Mary having been espoused to Joseph, before they came together, was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. But Joseph her husband being a righteous man, and not wishing to make her an example, was designing to put her away privately. But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit,

For I am zealous for you with a godly zeal, for I joined you, a chaste virgin, to one husband, to present to Christ;

He that has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice; this my joy, therefore, is fully attained.

Husbands, love your wives as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify it, purifying it with the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself glorious, not having a spot or wrinkle or any thing of the kind, but that it should be holy and blameless.

Let us rejoice and be glad, and give glory to him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and his wife has prepared herself, and it was given her to be arrayed in fine linen white and clean;??or fine linen represents the righteous ordinances of the saints. And he said to me, Write, Blessed are those who are called to the wedding supper of the Lamb. And he told me, These are the true words of God.

And I saw the holy city New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.