100+ Bible Quotes for Relationships – Godly Wisdom for Love & Marriage

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. — 1 Corinthians 13:4

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6

We love because he first loved us. — 1 John 4:19

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. — Proverbs 3:3

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. — 1 John 4:18

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else. — 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7

Let mutual affection reign among you. — Romans 12:10

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

Your love should be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. — Romans 12:9

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. — John 15:12

Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. — Matthew 19:6

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. — Ephesians 5:25

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:22

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure. — Hebrews 13:4

The two will become one flesh. — Genesis 2:24

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. — Proverbs 31:10

Each man should love his wife as himself, and the wife must respect her husband. — Ephesians 5:33

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. — Proverbs 3:27

No longer two, but one flesh. Let no one separate what God has joined. — Mark 10:8–9

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—for your love is more delightful than wine. — Song of Solomon 1:2

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. — Proverbs 18:22

Let marriage be held in honor among all. — Hebrews 13:4 (ESV)

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

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. — Matthew 6:12

If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. — Matthew 6:15

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister?” — Matthew 18:21

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” — Luke 23:34

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. — Luke 6:37

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — Matthew 6:14

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. — Ephesians 4:31 (ESV)

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you. — Mark 11:25

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9

As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. — Colossians 3:13 (ESV)

Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. — James 1:19

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Fools give full expression to their anger, but the wise bring calm in the end. — Proverbs 29:11

A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. — Proverbs 19:11

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in humility. — James 3:13

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. — Philippians 4:5

It is honorable to cease from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. — Proverbs 20:3 (ESV)

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. — Proverbs 17:14 (ESV)

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. — James 1:19 (ESV)

Tenderheartedness and forgiveness should mark your lives, just as God in Christ forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Wisdom is found in those who remain calm and composed under pressure. — Proverbs 14:29

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

The righteous should be a friend to their neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. — Proverbs 12:26

Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? — Proverbs 20:6

A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. — Proverbs 28:20

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. — Proverbs 10:9

The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. — Proverbs 12:22

An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. — Proverbs 14:5

Let your yes be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. — James 5:12

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. — Proverbs 27:6

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. — Ecclesiastes 4:9

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. — Romans 13:8

Speak the truth in love, so that we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. — Ephesians 4:15

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. — 2 Timothy 3:16

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. — Proverbs 18:21

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. — Proverbs 12:18

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. — James 1:19

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion. — Ephesians 4:29

The truthful lip endures forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. — Proverbs 12:19

Whoever guards their mouth and their tongue keeps themselves from calamity. — Proverbs 21:23

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. — Proverbs 31:8 (ESV)

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. — Exodus 20:16

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor. — Ephesians 4:25 (ESV)

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. — Colossians 4:6 (ESV)

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:3

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. — Ephesians 4:2

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. — Romans 12:16

Agree with one another in the Lord. — Philippians 4:2

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another. — 1 Corinthians 1:10

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. — Ephesians 4:4

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. — Romans 12:5

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. — Hebrews 10:24

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. — Colossians 3:15

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. — Matthew 18:15

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. — Ephesians 4:31

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. — James 3:18

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. — Matthew 5:9

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. — Romans 14:19

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. — Romans 12:17

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. — Hebrews 12:15

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. — Romans 12:18

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice. — Ephesians 4:31 (ESV)

Who is wise and understanding among you? By their good life let them show their works in the meekness of wisdom. — James 3:13

Correct your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt. — Leviticus 19:17

Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, as indeed you are doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. — Hebrews 12:12

We urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. — 1 Thessalonians 5:14

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. — Hebrews 10:23

Therefore comfort one another with these words. — 1 Thessalonians 4:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2 (ESV)

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. — 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Pray without ceasing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. — James 5:16

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. — Matthew 7:7

You do not have because you do not ask God. — James 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. — Colossians 4:2 (ESV)

Is anyone among you suffering? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. — James 5:13

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. — James 5:16

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. — Romans 12:12 (ESV)

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. — Colossians 4:2

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. — Matthew 6:7

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. — Matthew 6:6