Wedding traditions have evolved over time and vary across cultures in the world. The Bible offers specific guidelines and values that can guide marriage celebration. We have specified some bible verses along with commentary that highlight key aspects to consider in a wedding ceremony:
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I ask that your Word sink deep into my heart and make me to know more about you. As we celebrate what you have joined, Oh Lord, I ask that the celebration continue to flow unending in Jesus’s Name, Amen.
Bible Verses For A Wedding Ceremony
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV):
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Commentary: This verse emphasizes the strength found in unity, suggesting the inclusion of God as the third strand in the marital bond.
1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV):
“Do everything in love.”
Commentary: Love is the foundational principle for any wedding ceremony, permeating every aspect and decision.
Colossians 3:14 (NIV):
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Commentary: Love binds virtues together, symbolizing the unity sought in marriage.
Proverbs 3:3-4 (NIV):
“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.”
Commentary: Love and faithfulness are foundational virtues, ensuring favour in the sight of God and people.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV):
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud… always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Commentary: This classic passage on love provides a beautiful reflection on the qualities that should characterize a marital relationship.
Matthew 19:6 (NIV):
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Commentary: Acknowledging the divine aspect of marriage, this verse highlights the indissoluble nature of the union.
Genesis 2:24 (NIV):
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Commentary: A foundational verse emphasizing the unity and oneness achieved through marriage.
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV):
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Commentary: Recognizing the enduring nature of love as the greatest virtue in the marital journey.
Ephesians 5:25 (NIV):
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Commentary: A directive for husbands to emulate Christ’s sacrificial love in their commitment to their wives.
Proverbs 18:22 (NIV):
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
Commentary: Celebrating the goodness and favour found in discovering a life partner.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV):
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
Commentary: Deep love covers imperfections and fosters forgiveness and understanding.
Philippians 2:2-3 (NIV):
“then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Commentary: Encouraging a shared mindset and humility within the marriage, valuing the other above oneself.
Romans 12:10 (NIV):
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Commentary: Devotion, love, and mutual honour are key components of a marital relationship.
Hebrews 13:4 (NIV):
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
Commentary: Emphasizing the importance of honouring and preserving the sanctity of marriage.
1 John 4:7 (NIV):
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
Commentary: Love is presented as a divine attribute, flowing from God and uniting those who know Him.
Proverbs 19:14 (NIV):
“Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
Commentary: Recognizing the providence of God in providing a wise and prudent life partner.
Mark 10:8 (NIV):
“and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one flesh.”
Commentary: Jesus reaffirms the divine unity established in marriage, emphasizing the inseparable bond between husband and wife.
1 Corinthians 7:39 (NIV):
“A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.”
Commentary: This verse addresses the principles of marriage and remarriage in the context of the Christian faith.
Proverbs 31:10 (NIV):
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
Commentary: Acknowledging the intrinsic value of a virtuous and noble wife, highlighting her worth as priceless.
Romans 12:12 (NIV):
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Commentary: A practical exhortation for the couple to approach their journey with joy, patience, and faithfulness.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV):
“Love is patient, love is kind.”
Commentary: Starting the famous “love chapter,” these verses set the tone for the enduring qualities of love.
Ephesians 5:33 (NIV):
“However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”
Commentary: Mutual love and respect are essential to a healthy marital relationship.
Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV):
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Commentary: The foundational commandments of love for God and neighbour guide the marital relationship.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):
“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.”
Commentary: Encouraging the couple to seek God’s peace and guidance through prayer in all circumstances.
1 John 4:16 (NIV):
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.”
Commentary: Concluding with a reminder of the divine source of love, encouraging the couple to abide in God’s love throughout their journey together.
Also Read: Bible Verses For A Wife (With Commentary)