Marriage isn’t always sunshine and rainbows.
If you’ve been married for any amount of time you’ve probably had your fair share of marriage issues.
In this post we’re going to explore some quotes and bible verses to help strengthen your marriage and get you through the marriage problems that arise in any marriage.
Like any other relationship, most of the problems in marriage arise from selfishness.
Two different people equals:
– 2 different opinions
– 2 different points of view
– 2 different preferences
-2 different everything!
I hope you find this article helpful and feel compelled to tweet out one of the tweetable tweets.
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Scriptures for Marriage Problems
- James 1:19-20 (NIV) – “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
- Colossians 3:13 (NIV) – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
- Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV) – “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’ “
- Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
- Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV) – “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.”
- 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 (NIV) – “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife.”
- Galatians 6:2 (NIV) – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Foundational Scriptures on Marriage
- 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.”
- Proverbs 18:22 (NIV) – “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) – “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.”
- Matthew 19:4-6 (NIV) – “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’?”
Bible Verses on Love and Commitment in Marriage
- Ephesians 5:25 (NIV) – “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
- Colossians 3:14 (NIV) – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
- Song of Solomon 8:6-7 (NIV) – “Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave.”
Verses on Roles of Husbands and Wives
- Ephesians 5:22-23 (NIV) – “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church.”
- 1 Peter 3:7 (NIV) – “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
- Titus 2:4-5 (NIV) – “Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.”
Unity and Partnership Scriptures
- Mark 10:9 (NIV) – “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
- Amos 3:3 (NIV) – “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?”
- Romans 15:5-6 (NIV) – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”
Faithfulness and Purity Bible Verses
- 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.”
- Malachi 2:16 (NIV) – “The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect.”
- Proverbs 5:18-19 (NIV) – “May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.”
Scriptures for Encouragement and Blessings
- Psalm 127:1 (NIV) – “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
- Romans 12:10 (NIV) – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
- 1 John 4:19 (NIV) – “We love because he first loved us.”
Quotes about Marriage
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“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin
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“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn
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“A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” — André Maurois
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“Marriage is not about age; it’s about finding the right person.” — Sophia Bush
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“To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” — Mark Twain
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“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” — Dave Meurer
- “There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.” — Martin Luther
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“Marriage: a book of which the first chapter is written in poetry and the remaining chapters in prose.” — Beverley Nichols
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“Love is not about how many days, months, or years you’ve been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day.” — Unknown
- “A happy marriage is a union of two good forgivers.” — Robert Quillen
Funny Quotes about Marriage
- “The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” — Henny Youngman
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“Marriage is like a walk in the park… Jurassic Park.” — Unknown
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“Love is blind. Marriage is the eye-opener.” — Pauline Thomason
- “My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.” — Rodney Dangerfield
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“Marriage is when a man and woman become one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.” — Anonymous
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“A good marriage is like a casserole—only those responsible really know what goes into it.” — Unknown
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“I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” — Rita Rudner
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“Marriage is a workshop… where the husband works and the wife shops.” — Unknown
- “Marriage lets you annoy one special person for the rest of your life.” — Unknown
Quotes about Forgiveness
If you’re going to be in your marriage for the long haul and keep it healthy, you’re going to have to learn to forgive.
Some don’t like that idea, but oh well. It’s non-negotiable because without forgiveness your marriage will fail.
It will either fall apart completely or there will be so much resentment it won’t work how it’s supposed to.
So here are some great quotes about forgiveness to get you started.
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“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
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“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” — Alexander Pope
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“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” — Paul Boese
- “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” — Maya Angelou
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“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.” — Oprah Winfrey
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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” — Mark Twain
- “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Related Articles with Scripture & Quotes:
– 61 Scriptures About Forgiveness
– Bible Verses About Pride and Humility
– Scriptures and Quotes about Being Grateful
God Bless,
Jason and Daniele
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