Bible verses for new relationships

Congratulations on your new relationship! Here are some Bible verses that can guide and inspire you as you navigate this new chapter:

Love and Commitment

• "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." - 1 Corinthians 13:4
• "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." - Ephesians 5:25
• "Commit to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." - Romans 12:10

Communication and Trust

• "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
• "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
• "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - Philippians 2:3-4

Forgiveness and Understanding

• "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13
• "Love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8
• "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31

Prayer and Guidance

• "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
• "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." - James 1:5
• "Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call on him while he is near." - Isaiah 55:6

Marriage and Partnership

• "A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." - Robert Louis Stevenson (inspired by Matthew 6:14-15)
• "The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife." - 1 Corinthians 7:4
• "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Remember, these verses are not meant to be a formula for a perfect relationship, but rather a guide to help you navigate the ups and downs of life together. May God bless your new relationship!