The Bible isn't just a book for those of faith - it's a rich source of wisdom filled with enlightening stories and teachings about love, commitment, and handling life's ups and downs. These teachings can speak to anyone, regardless of their religious beliefs.
We've compiled a collection of 45 Bible verses focusing on relationships and dating, along with 15 insightful quotes that further encourage and empower.
"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another."
- John 13:34
"And above all things have fervent love for one another, for 'love will cover a multitude of sins.'"
- 1 Peter 4:8
"Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law."
- Romans 13:8
"Let all that you do be done with love."
- 1 Corinthians 16:14
"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
- 1 Corinthians 13:13
"He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed."
- Proverbs 13:20
"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?"
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
- Genesis 2:24
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her."
- Ephesians 5:25
"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord."
- Ephesians 5:22
"Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others."
- Philippians 2:4
"Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good."
- Romans 12:9
"A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
- Proverbs 18:24
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
- Proverbs 15:1
"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men."
- Romans 12:17
"Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers."
- Ephesians 4:29
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."
- Philippians 4:8
"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
- Romans 12:10
"Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge."
- Hebrews 13:4
"Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD."
- Proverbs 19:14
"Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered."
- 1 Peter 3:7
"Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband."
- 1 Corinthians 7:3
"Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband."
- 1 Corinthians 7:2
"Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
- Mark 10:9
"Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD."
- Proverbs 19:14
"He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD."
- Proverbs 18:22
"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
- 1 Timothy 4:12
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised."
- Proverbs 31:30
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
- Matthew 6:33
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
- Philippians 4:6
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?"
- Jeremiah 17:9
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
- Proverbs 1:7
"The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit."
- Psalm 34:18
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
- Psalm 147:3
"But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all."
- Psalm 34:19
"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
- 1 Peter 5:7
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
- Matthew 5:4
"The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth."
- Psalm 145:18
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established."
- Proverbs 16:3
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
- Jeremiah 29:11
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
- Romans 8:28
"Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."
- Psalm 37:4
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
- James 1:5
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
- Matthew 6:33
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
- Mignon McLaughlin
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
- Audrey Hepburn
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."
- Aristotle
"A true relationship is two imperfect people refusing to give up on each other."
- Unknown
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."
- Morrie Schwartz
"Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day."
- Unknown
"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
- David Viscott
"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."
- Victor Hugo
"A successful marriage isn't the union of two perfect people. It's that of two imperfect people who have learned the value of forgiveness and grace."
- Darlene Schacht
"Real love stories never have endings."
- Richard Bach
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return."
- Eden Ahbez
"Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation."
- Osho
"Love is not something you find. Love is something that finds you."
- Loretta Young
"The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard but must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
- Franklin P. Jones
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back."
- Unknown
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
- Mignon McLaughlin
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
- Audrey Hepburn
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."
- Aristotle
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
- 1 Corinthians 13:13
"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good."
- Romans 12:9
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
- Proverbs 17:17
Remember, the Bible provides wisdom and guidance in all areas of life, including relationships and dating. By following its teachings and principles, we can build healthy and loving relationships that honor God and bring joy to our lives.
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