“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:22
bible verses about wife’s role
Wife as a Supporter
Proverbs 31:11
“Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.”
Proverbs 31:12
“She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”
1 Peter 3:1
“Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.”
Genesis 2:18
“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’
Colossians 3:18
“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”
Proverbs 12:4
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”
Ephesians 5:33
“However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”
1 Timothy 5:14
“So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.”
Proverbs 31:26
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Titus 2:4-5
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.”
Wife as a Nurturer
Isaiah 66:13
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
Proverbs 31:15
“She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.”
1 Thessalonians 2:7
“Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you.”
Psalms 128:3
“Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.”
Proverbs 31:27
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
Luke 10:38-39
“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.”
Proverbs 31:28
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
1 Timothy 2:15
“But women will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with propriety.”
Wife as a Partner
Genesis 1:27
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Ephesians 5:28
“In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.”
Malachi 2:14
“You ask, ‘Why?’ It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her, though she is the partner of your marriage and your wife by covenant.”
Philippians 1:3-5
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”
1 Corinthians 11:11
“Nevertheless, in the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.”
Wife as a Teacher
Proverbs 1:8
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.”
Deuteronomy 6:7
“Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
2 Timothy 1:5
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”
Psalms 78:4
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
Titus 2:3
“Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.”
Acts 18:26
“He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.”
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Psalm 25:12
“Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.”
Psalms 119:99
“I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Wife as a Loved One
Song of Solomon 4:7
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”
1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
Proverbs 18:22
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
Proverbs 5:18
“May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.”
Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Titus 2:4
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children.”
Wife as a Prayer Partner
James 5:16
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
Matthew 18:19-20
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.”
Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray continually.”
Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
John 14:13-14
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
Proverbs 15:29
“The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
1 Peter 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
Final Thoughts
As we explore the Bible and the roles of wives, we see how important love, support, and nurturing are in a marriage. Each verse highlights the significance of partnership and respect. A wife is someone who brings value not only to her husband but also to her family and community.
The wisdom in these scriptures teaches us that being a wife is a beautiful gift from God. Through love, prayers, and kindness, a wife fulfills her role and enriches the lives of those around her.
Let us reflect on these verses and hold onto the teachings about love and partnership. We are blessed by the examples set forth in scripture, guiding us toward wholesome and loving relationships. You might also want to explore what the Bible says about love or family roles.
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