Being Engaged

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, — read the full passage →

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. — read the full passage →

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: — read the full passage →

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; — read the full passage →

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, — read the full passage →

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. — read the full passage →

So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; — read the full passage →

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. — read the full passage →

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, — read the full passage →

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. — read the full passage →

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. — read the full passage →

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: — read the full passage →

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. — read the full passage →

For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not:

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; — read the full passage →

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. — read the full passage →