“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5· Moses
What Does the Bible Say About Loving Your Wife?
The Bible addresses loving your wife across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
40 verses·6 eras·9 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
“"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.”
— Leviticus 19:18· God
Exile (~586 BC)
“They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
— Lamentations 3:23· Jeremiah
“Yahweh appeared of old to me, [saying], Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.”
“He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."”
“Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.”
“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
— Luke 6:27· Jesus
“Why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye?”
— Luke 6:41· Jesus
“"Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”
“you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment.”
— Mark 12:30· Jesus
“But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.”
— Matthew 23:11· Jesus
“A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
— Matthew 22:39· Jesus
“Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'”
— Matthew 22:37· Jesus
“for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:21· Jesus
“Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'”
“Then Jesus said to him, "Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"”
— Matthew 4:10· Jesus
“So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds."”
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.”
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
— Luke 12:34· Jesus
“"Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.”
— John 14:1· Jesus
Early Church (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.”
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5· Solomon
“For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.”
“Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence?”
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
“Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.”
“Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.”
“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.”
— Psalms 23:6· David
“Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!”
“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”
“Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.”
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
— Psalms 119:11· David
“But you are the same. Your years will have no end.”
“Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
patriarchs
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return."”
— Genesis 3:19· God
“Now Yahweh said to Abram, "Get out of your country, and from your relatives, and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you.”
“Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.”
— Genesis 2:24· Narrator
“He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."”
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