29 Bible Verses about Man And Woman

For as the woman was created from man, so also the man is born from the woman. But everything comes from God.

And indeed, man was not created for the woman's sake, but woman [was created] for man's sake.

Nevertheless, in [the fellowship of] the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. [See Gal. 3:28].

because you have had five husbands, and the man you are now living with is not [really] your husband. So, you have told the truth."

But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.

and the two of them will [then] become one flesh [i.e., united in such a close relationship as to constitute one body], so that [upon becoming husband and wife] they no longer function as two persons but as one body.

For man did not come from woman [i.e., Adam was created directly by God], but woman came from man [i.e., she was taken from his side. See Gen. 2:18-23].

But the person who is married is [also] concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please his wife,

For the husband is the [spiritual] head over his wife, just as Christ is also the [spiritual] head over the church, since He is the Savior of the body.

I now want to reply to the matters you people wrote me about. It is [a] good [idea] for a man not to get married. [Note: The words "to get married" here are "to touch" in the Greek and probably refer to sexual relations within marriage. This advice, not a prohibition, is further explained in verses 26-35].

The wife does not have [sole] authority over her own [physical] body, but the husband [also has his right to it]. And in the same way, the husband also does not have [sole] authority over his own [physical] body, but the wife [i.e., has her right to it, as well].

But, because of so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

But a man should certainly not cover his [physical] head [i.e., with "something hanging down," such as long hair or a cloth shawl. See verse 4], since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman [i.e., his wife] is the glory of the man [i.e., her husband].

The husband should fulfill his [marital] duty to his wife, and the wife should do the same thing for her husband.

For Adam was created first, and then Eve was. [See Gen. 1:27; 2:21-22].

But from the beginning of creation God made mankind male and female.

Now I command married people, although it is [really] the Lord's command [See. Mark 10:2-12]: A wife should not separate from her husband. [Note: This act implies the intention of pursuing a legal and permanent breach of the marriage relationship by divorce. "Separate" and "divorce" appear to be used interchangeably in this section. See verses 11-15].

However, each of you men individually should also love his own wife the way he loves himself. And the wife should respect her husband.

How can you know, [Christian] wife, whether or not you will [be able to] convert your husband? Or how can you know, [Christian] husband, whether or not you will [be able to] convert you wife?

The woman said to Him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus said to her, "You were right when you said, 'I do not have a husband,'

And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female,

And the woman with a husband who is an unbeliever, who agrees to continue living with her, should not divorce her husband.

so his interests are divided. However, the unmarried woman [Note: Possibly this refers to a widow, divorcee or non-virgin] and the virgin are concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to be dedicated [to God] in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please her husband.

Husbands, you should love your wives just as Christ also loved the church, and gave up His life for her,

Now whose wife will she be in the resurrected state, since all seven of them were married to her?"

And men did the same thing, leaving the natural function [i.e., of sex] with women, and burning in their desire for each other. Men committed indecent [sexual] acts with other men [i.e., homosexuality], and [so] brought on themselves the penalty they deserved for this perversion.

His disciples [then] said to Jesus, "If this is the way it has to be between a man and his wife, it is not worth getting married."

But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man [in the assembly], but she should remain quiet.