Bible Verses for Weddings

One of the most important of Bible verses for weddings is often left out at weddings.

If more couples practiced what is in this verse, there would be a lot less divorce.

The verse is Ephesians 4:32. The important thing in this verse that must be practiced everyday is forgiveness.

When a man and a woman live together as husband and wife, they will hurt each other and they will get hurt. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes unintended, but the hurt will be there. Forgiveness is necessary. So are kindness and compassion.

Other than your relationship with Christ, your relationship with your spouse is the most iportant one you will ever have.

Love and forgiveness go hand in hand. Let's see what Paul wrote in this most important of Christian wedding verses:

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

King James puts it like this:

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

The Living Bible is similar:

"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ."

Let's look at how J.B. Phillips phrases one of the most important bible verses for weddings:

"Be kind to each other, be compassionate. Be as ready to forgive others as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32 (Phillips)

Two more verses that are vital to the success of your marriage are also found in Ephesians. These verses are Ephesians 4:26-27:

"In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." (NIV)

Make sure that you and your spouse practice this verse after the wedding. Don't go to bed angry--talk things out. It is much healthier for your relationship than to hold your anger in or let it last long. Talk about it. Forgive and be forgiven and your relationship will be a wonderful and lasting one.

J.B. Phillips writes these verses as follows:

"If you are angry, be sure that it is not a sinful anger. Never go to bed angry-don't give the devil that sort of foothold." Ephesians 4:26-27 (Phillips)