bible verses about perseverance in marriage

70- Bible Verses About Perseverance in Marriage

You might be asking yourself, what does Perseverance in marriage mean?

And what does the bible speak about persevering in our marriages? We are going to define and study bible verses about perseverance in marriage.

Perseverance in marriage is the ability to endure and overcome marriage challenges and struggles with lots of patience, commitment, and love. It basically involves standing firm in your vows through the good and bad times, and choosing to work through the difficulties instead of giving up. Marriage is regarded holy and a covenant before God, it requires humility, forgiveness, grace and selflessness. On the other hand, perseverance is meant to strengthen the bond between spouses, glorify God and also it reflects Christ’s unique love for His church.

Marriage is built on love, and the commitment between a husband and wife, this are key principles in ensuring a healthy marriage exists. God made marriage to reflect His love towards us, a love that is selfless, patient, and enduring. Husband and wife should always pray and strengthen each at all times. Follow this link to learn how to pray for your husband or your wife.

Below are bible verses about perseverance in marriage

  1. Genesis 2:24

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

2. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up…bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

3. Song of Solomon 8:7

“Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it.”

4. Ephesians 5:25

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

5. Colossians 3:19

“Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.”

6. Proverbs 18:22

“He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.”

7. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

“Two are better than one…For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.”

8. Malachi 2:16

“For the Lord God of Israel says that He hates divorce, for it covers one’s garment with violence.”

9. Romans 12:12

“Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.”

10. James 1:2-4

“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials…that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

11. Galatians 6:9

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

12. Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

13. Hebrews 10:36

“For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.”

14. 2 Thessalonians 3:13

“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.”

15. Matthew 19:26

“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

16. Psalm 37:7

“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.”

17. Ephesians 4:2

“With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.”

18. Ephesians 4:32 

“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

19. Matthew 6:14-15

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

20. Colossians 3:13 

“Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another…even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.”

21. Proverbs 15:1 

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

22. 1 Peter 4:8 

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’”

23. James 5:16 

“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.”

24. Matthew 18:21-22 

“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.'”

25. Philippians 2:3 

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.”

26. John 15:13

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”

27. 1 Peter 3:7 

“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife.”

28. Ephesians 5:21

“Submitting to one another in the fear of God.”

29. Galatians 5:13

“Through love serve one another.”

30. Romans 12:10

“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.”

31. Matthew 20:28

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”

32. Luke 6:31

“And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.”

33. Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”

34. Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”

35. Psalm 34:17-18

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”

36. Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God.”

37. Psalm 55:22

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you.”

38. Isaiah 40:31

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.”

39. Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”

40. 1 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

41. Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

42. Romans 14:19

“Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace.”

43. Hebrews 12:14

“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness.”

44. 1 Corinthians 1:10

“That you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you.”

45. Psalm 133:1

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

46. Ephesians 4:3

“Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

47. Colossians 3:14

“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”

48. Proverbs 17:9

“He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.”

49. Ecclesiastes 3:11 

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

50. Psalm 127:1

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.”

51. Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil.”

52. Matthew 19:6 

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

53. Isaiah 43:2

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”

54. Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.

55. Joshua 24:15

“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

56. 1 Corinthians 16:14

“Let all that you do be done with love.”

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57. Psalm 119:105 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

58. Isaiah 26:3

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

59. James 1:12

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life.”

60. 1 Timothy 6:12

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.”

61. John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

62. Romans 15:5

“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.”

63. Philippians 2:4

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

64. Matthew 22:37-39

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

65. Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid…for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.”

66. Hebrews 13:4

“Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.”

67. 2 Corinthians 12:9 

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

68. Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

69. Psalm 94:19

“In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”

70. Proverbs 24:3-4 

“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Marriages many a times people think is a bed of roses just like the movies portray, but rather it comes with its own challenges and difficulties that needs utmost understanding, patience and wisdom from God to be able to tackle and handle the problems that are there in. The verses above collectively emphasize love, forgiveness, patience, humility, trust in God, and the unity that is essential to persevere in marriage.