Inspirational Bible Quotes About Marriage: A Heartfelt Collection

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."

- Philippians 2:3-4

"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away."

- Song of Solomon 8:7

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us."

- 1 John 4:18

"People will not call you Deserted anymore. They will no longer name your land Empty. Instead, you will be called One the Lord Delights In. Your land will be named Married One. That’s because the Lord will take delight in you. And your land will be married. As a young man marries a young woman, so your Builder will marry you. As a groom is happy with his bride, so your God will be full of joy over you."

- Isaiah 62:4

"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as enduring as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame."

- Song of Solomon 8:6-7

"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

- Colossians 3:14

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law."

- Romans 13:8

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

"Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."

- Romans 13:10

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

- Ephesians 4:3

"So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love."

- 1 John 4:16

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had."

- Romans 15:5

"I have found the one whom my soul loves."

- Song of Solomon 3:4

"So she became his wife, and he loved her."

- Genesis 26:64

"Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another."

- Romans 12:10

"Love yesterday, today, and forever."

- Jeremiah 31:3

""Let all that you do be done in love.""

- 1 Corinthians 16:14

""Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky.""

- Psalm 85:10-11

""Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised.""

- Song of Solomon 8:6-7

""Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you lift up my soul.""

- Psalm 143:8

""This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.""

- John 15:12

""And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.""

- 1 Corinthians 13:13

""You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.""

- Song of Solomon 4:9

""Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.""

- Proverbs 10:12

""A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.""

- John 13:34

""Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.""

- John 15:13

""We love because he first loved us.""

- 1 John 4:19

""The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.""

- Jeremiah 31:3

""If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.""

- 1 Corinthians 13:2-7

""And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.""

- Colossians 3:14-17

""Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, 'This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.' Therefore a young man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.""

- Genesis 2:18-24

""'Haven't you read,' he replied, 'that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.'""

- Matthew 19:4-6

""Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.""

- Ecclesiastes 4:9

""Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.""

- Ecclesiastes 4:12

""Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.""

- Mark 10:9

""For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.""

- Isaiah 62:5

""Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.""

- 1 Peter 4:8

""Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.""

- Romans 13:8

""'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the Lord, who has compassion on you.""

- Isaiah 54:10

""Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.""

- Psalm 143:8

""I have found the one whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go.""

- Song of Solomon 3:4

""But Ruth said, 'Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.'""

- Ruth 1:16-17

""Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.""

- Ephesians 4:32

""Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.""

- James 1:19-20

"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

- 1 John 4:11-18

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

- John 15:12

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

- 1 Corinthians 13:13

"I found him whom my soul loves."

- Song of Solomon 3:4

"So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."

- Matthew 19:6

"My beloved is mine and I am his; he browses among the lilies."

- Song of Solomon 2:16

"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."

- Genesis 2:24

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."

- Ephesians 5:31-33

"Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

- Philippians 2:2-4

"With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

- Ephesians 4:2-3

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."

- Ephesians 5:25

""Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.""

- Matthew 19:4-6

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another."

- John 13:34

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it."

- Ephesians 5:25

"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."

- Ephesians 4:32

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her."

- Ephesians 5:25

"For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her…"

- Ephesians 5:25

"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."

- Matthew 19:6

"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."

- Ephesians 5:25-33

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

- 1 Corinthians 7:3

"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil."

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

"Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised."

- Song of Solomon 8:6-7

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

- Genesis 2:24

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

- Genesis 2:24

"But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."

- Mark 10:6-9

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

- Mark 10:9 (NIV)

"To the married, I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife."

- 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (NIV)

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

- Colossians 3:13-14 (NIV)

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

- Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)

"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church…"

- Ephesians 5:25-29

"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."

- Ephesians 5:31

"However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."

- Ephesians 5:33

"...walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

- Ephesians 4:1-3

"And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”"

- Genesis 2:18

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

"Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them."

- Colossians 3:19

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.""

- Genesis 1:27-28

"Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him."…So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh; and the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man."

- Genesis 2:18–22

"Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."

- Romans 13:8

"…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

- Ephesians 4:2-3

"In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered."

- 1 Peter 3:7

"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you."

- 1 Thessalonians 3:12

"My wife Joyce has always known that God is first in my life and she doesn’t mind being second. Why? Because she knows I can love her more by putting her second than I ever could by putting her first. She knows that when God is first, He’s going to make sure I treat her with the love, honor and respect she deserves and He desires."

- Pastor Adrian Rogers

"He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord."

- Proverbs 18:22

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord."

- Proverbs 18:22

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

- Ephesians 4:2

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."

- 1 John 4:7

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."

- 1 John 4:16

"If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing."

- 1 Corinthians 13:2

"Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, And there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more also, If anything but death parts you and me."

- Ruth 1:16-17

"Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman… since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered."

- 1 Peter 3:7

"Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised."

- Song of Solomon 8:6-7

"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned."

- Song of Solomon 8:7

"Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.”"

- Proverbs 24:29 (NIV)

"Staying married, therefore, is not mainly about staying in love. It is about keeping covenant. “Till death do us part” or “As long as we both shall live” is a sacred covenant promise—the same kind Jesus made with His bride when He died for her."

- John Piper

"A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers."

- Ruth Bell Graham

"May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints."

- 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

- Ephesians 4:2-3

"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs."

- Proverbs 10:12

"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

- 1 John 4:12

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

- Romans 12:10

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life."

- Proverbs 31:10-12

"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you lift up my soul."

- Psalm 85:10-11

""Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.""

- Philippians 4:4-9

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

- 1 John 4:8

"Marriage is a call to die [to self]… Christian marriage vows are the inception of a lifelong practice of death, of giving over not only all you have, but all you are. Is this a grim gallows call? Not at all! It is no more grim than dying to self and following Christ. In fact, those who lovingly die for their [spouses] are those who know the most joy, have the most fulfilling marriages, and experience the most love."

- R. Kent Hughes

"If you are married, or single hoping to marry, remember this: every marriage is comprised of two sinners. The best marriage is one where those sinners are united in their love of God, their commitment to serve one another, and a spirit of humility. Through marriage you can expect to learn how much sacrifice is involved in loving a sinner through all the ups and downs of life: this is a picture of how Christ loves us."

- Kerry van der Vinne

"Great marriages don’t happen by luck or by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, affection, prayer, mutual respect, and a rock-solid commitment between a husband and a wife."

- Dave Willis

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

- 1 Peter 4:8

"A good marriage isn’t something you find; it’s something you make."

- Gary L. Thomas

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."

- Romans 12:9

"Love…is not merely a feeling. It is a deep unity, maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by habit; reinforced by (in Christian marriages) the grace which both partners ask, and receive, from God. They can have this love for each other even at those moments when they do not like each other; as you love yourself even when you do not like yourself."

- C. S. Lewis

"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

- 1 Corinthians 1:10

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

- Colossians 3:13

""So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'""

- Genesis 1:27-28

"If anyone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen."

- 1 John 4:20

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."

- Hebrews 10:24-25

"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."

- 2 Corinthians 13:11

"Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed."

- Proverbs 3:13-18

"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind."

- 1 Peter 3:8

"But you say, 'Why does he not?' Because the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth."

- Malachi 2:14-15b

"Fidelity to one’s marriage vows is absolutely essential for love, trust, and peace."

- Ezra Taft Benson

"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 3:13-14

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

- Proverbs 16:3

"A wife of noble character is her husband's crown…"

- Proverbs 12:4a

"A home with a loving and loyal husband and wife is the supreme setting in which children can be reared in love and righteousness and in which the spiritual and physical needs of children can be met."

- David A. Bednar

"Tenderness and respect—never selfishness—must be the guiding principles in the intimate relationship between husband and wife."

- Howard W. Hunter

"Husbands, love your wives well! Your children are noticing how you treat her. You are teaching your sons how they should treat women and you are teaching your daughters what they should expect from men."

- Dave Willis

"True love is a process. True love requires personal action."

- Marvin J. Ashton

"Marriage, in its truest sense, is a partnership of equals, with neither exercising dominion over the other, but, rather, with each encouraging and assisting the other in whatever responsibilities and aspirations he or she might have."

- Gordon B. Hinckley

"A man and a woman, united in marriage, have a transcendent power to create happiness for themselves, for their family, and for the people around them."

- Henry B. Eyring

"For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

- Galatians 6:8-9

"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."

- Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)

"But you say, "Why does he not?" Because the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant."

- Malachi 2:14-15

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."

- 2 Peter 1:5-7

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the day approaching."

- Hebrews 10:24-25

"Therefore encourage one another to build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

- Ephesians 4:29

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."

- Matthew 7:12

"You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace."

- Song of Solomon 4:9

"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance."

- Jude 1:2

"You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you."

- Song of Solomon 4:7

"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine…"

- Song of Solomon 6:3

"…I have found the one whom my soul loves…"

- Song of Solomon 3:4

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

- Proverbs 31:10

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

- Jesus

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."

- Proverbs 17:17

"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."

- Ephesians 5:21

""Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.""

- Titus 1:8

"Flowing from this union, source of a plenitude of joy, the love of the couple reveals itself through the daily acceptance of the limits and faults of each other and in mutual openness. It is this acceptance in and through gentleness, kindness, forgiveness, confidence and the desire to see shining in the other the warm light of the Spirit of God that becomes the great sign of the merciful love of God for man and His incessant forgiveness."

- Jean Vanier

"I thank God every time I remember you. I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel."

- Philippians 1:3-5

"I hold you in my heart, for we have shared God’s blessings."

- Philippians 1:7

"Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, 'Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.'"

- Matthew 12:25

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

- Proverbs 3:3-4

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:11

""A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.""

- Proverbs 17:17

""For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.""

- Romans 12:4-5

"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!"

- Palms 133:1

"We are, all of us, utterly committed and deeply devoted to our “style”, our “way”, our “approach to life.” We have absolutely no intention of giving it up. Not even for love. So God creates an environment where we have to. It’s called marriage."

- John Eldredge

"We [should not] make the mistake of thinking that marriage will provide the ultimate satisfaction for which we all hunger. To assume so would be to be guilty of blasphemy. Only God satisfies the hungry heart. Marriage is but one of the channels He uses to enable us to taste how deeply satisfying His thirst-quenching grace can be."

- Sinclair B. Ferguson

"Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created."

- Esther 4:14

"If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."

- Romans 12:18

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

- 2 Timothy 4:7

"So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding."

- Romans 14:19

"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited."

- Romans 12:16

"Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century."

- Mark Twain

"Marriage can be more an exultant ecstasy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person."

- Spencer W. Kimball

"There are three things that amaze me—no, four things that I don't understand: how an eagle glides through the sky, how a snake slithers on a rock, how a ship navigates the ocean, how a man loves a woman."

- Proverbs 30:18-19

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?"

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

- Ecclesiastes 4:12

"For your Maker is your husband, the LORD of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called."

- Isaiah 54:5

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

- Deuteronomy 6:4-7

"But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’"

- James 4:6 (NIV)

"I want my life and my marriage to look less like the world and more like Christ."

- Marquis Clarke

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

- John 3:16

"A happy marriage is not so much a matter of romance as it is an anxious concern for the comfort and well-being of one’s companion."

- Gordon B. Hinckley

"If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don’t expose it to the elements. You don’t make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, you lovingly polish it until it gleams like new. It becomes special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by."

- F. Burton Howard

"Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand."

- Mother Teresa

"Happiness in marriage and parenthood can exceed a thousand times any other happiness."

- James E. Faust

"Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity…"

- Titus 2:6-7

"There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends."

- Homer

"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."

- Acts 2:42

"Do everything in love."

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."