The Divine Guide: 90 Bible Verses on Relationships

Introduction

Navigating the complex world of relationships can be a challenging endeavor. Fortunately, the Bible serves as a spiritual roadmap for those seeking guidance on how to manage various types of relationships in their lives. This compilation features 200 Bible verses spread across different categories, from romantic relationships to friendships, familial bonds, and even our relationship with God. Whether you’re married, dating, or just looking to improve your interpersonal relationships, the wisdom contained in these verses may offer the spiritual guidance you need.

Romantic Relationships

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.” – Proverbs 18:22
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” – Genesis 2:24
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:22
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” – Ephesians 5:25
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4
“Let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” – Ephesians 5:33
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave.” – Song of Solomon 8:6
“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.” – Proverbs 12:4
“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” – Ephesians 5:33

Friendships

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
“He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” – Proverbs 17:9
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.” – Proverbs 27:9
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” – Proverbs 27:6
“Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.” – Proverbs 27:10

Familial Relationships

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” – Ephesians 6:1
“Honor your father and mother.” – Ephesians 6:2
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.” – Proverbs 10:1
“But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” – Isaiah 66:13
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.” – Galatians 6:1
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” – Proverbs 13:22
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.” – 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Relationships in the Community

“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Galatians 5:14
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” – Matthew 5:42
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Relationship with God

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Matthew 22:37
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” – Galatians 5:22

Relationships at Work

“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.” – Ephesians 6:5
“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!” – Psalm 90:17
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
“And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.” – Ephesians 6:9
“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.” – 1 Timothy 5:4
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.'” – 2 Thessalonians 3:10
“Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.” – Colossians 3:22
“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” – Proverbs 10:4
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3

Relationships in Leadership

“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7
“The greatest among you shall be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account.” – Hebrews 13:17
“But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.” – Exodus 18:21
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” – Mark 10:43
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12
“Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.” – 1 Timothy 3:2
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” – Proverbs 15:22
“Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among great men.” – Proverbs 25:6

Conflict Resolution in Relationships

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” – Matthew 18:15
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” – Ephesians 4:26
“Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” – Proverbs 20:22
“The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” – Proverbs 17:14
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19

Relationship with Self

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14
“Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.” – Galatians 6:4
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'” – 1 Samuel 16:7
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27
“But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.” – Proverbs 1:33
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33