50 Powerful Marriage Anniversary Quotes from the Bible

Introduction

Marriage is a sacred covenant, a journey that two individuals embark on together, supported by love, faith, and shared values. As couples celebrate their anniversaries, reflecting on their journey can be a source of strength and inspiration. The Bible offers profound insights and affirmations about love and commitment, making it an excellent source for anniversary reflections. In this article, we’ll explore 50 powerful marriage anniversary quotes from the Bible that celebrate love, commitment, and the divine foundation of marriage.

 50 Biblical Quotes for Marriage Anniversaries

1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

   “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.”

2. Ephesians 5:25

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

3. Genesis 2:24

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

4. 1 John 4:19

   “We love because he first loved us.”

5. Ecclesiastes 4:12

   “Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

6. Colossians 3:14

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

7. Song of Solomon 8:6

   “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave.”

8. Proverbs 18:22

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

9. 1 Peter 4:8

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

10. Romans 13:10

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

11. Philippians 1:3 

    “I thank my God every time I remember you.”

12. Proverbs 3:3-4

    “Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.”

13. Matthew 19:6

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

14. 1 Corinthians 16:14

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

15. Hebrews 13:4

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

16. Ephesians 4:2

    “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”

17. Galatians 5:13

    “Through love serve one another.”

18. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

    “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all.”

19. Psalm 127:1

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

20. Song of Solomon 2:16

    “My beloved is mine, and I am his.”

21. Isaiah 54:10

    “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.”

22. Romans 12:10

    “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

23. 1 John 3:18

    “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

24. Proverbs 31:10

    “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.”

25. Mark 10:9

    “What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”

26. Psalm 85:10

    “Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed.”

27. Ephesians 5:33 

    “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

28. 1 Corinthians 7:3

    “Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.”

29. Colossians 3:19

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

30. 1 Peter 3:7

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

31. Proverbs 20:6

    “Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?”

32. Matthew 22:37-39

    “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.'”

33. James 1:19

    “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

34. Psalm 143:8

    “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.”

35. Jeremiah 31:3

    “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

36. Proverbs 15:17

    “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.”

37. 1 Corinthians 13:13

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

38. Matthew 19:4-5

    “He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?”

39. John 15:12

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

40. Psalm 37:4

    “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

41. Philippians 2:2

    “Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”

42. 1 Corinthians 7:10

    “Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband.”

43. 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.”

44. Isaiah 58:11

    “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”

45. 2 Corinthians 13:11

    “Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

46. 2 Peter 1:7

    “And to godliness, brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.”

47. Proverbs 13:12

    “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”

48. Matthew 5:16

    “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

49. Romans 15:5-6

    “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

50. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

    “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.”

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Conclusion

Marriage anniversaries are a perfect opportunity to reflect on the love and commitment that bind couples together. The Bible offers timeless wisdom that can guide couples in celebrating their journey together. Whether it’s the unconditional love described in 1 Corinthians or the profound unity expressed in Genesis, these quotes remind us of the beauty and sanctity of marriage. As you celebrate your anniversary, let these words resonate in your hearts and inspire you to continue building a life filled with faith, love, and togetherness. May your love grow deeper and your bond stronger with each passing year.