How To Choose Readings For Weddings
Bible Readings For Weddings
Of the thousands of bible readings for weddings you could choose, below is a selection split into loose themes:
Readings for weddings celebrating love as a powerful force
Song of Songs 8:6-7: Love is as strong as death; it burns like blazing fire.
1 Corinthians 13:4-13: The nature of love described: Love is patient, keeps no record of wrongs, always perseveres. It will remain even when we see Jesus 'face to face.'
Readings for weddings about commitment and integrity
-Advice to both partners
Ephesians 4:25-5:2: Do not let the sun go down on your anger but resolve arguments before bed. Forgive each-other.
Romans 12:1-2, 9-13: Worship God sacrificially, honour one another above yourselves, serve the Lord with zeal, pray faithfully and be hospitable.
Philippians 4:4-9: Rejoice in the Lord always, pray with thanksgiving, receive peace and think on the excellent.
Colossians 3:12-17: Clothe yourselves with compassion, forgive, put on love. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Ephesians 5:21,22,25: Submit to each-other; Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church.
-Separate advice for man and wife
Ephesians 5:21-32: Submission, with the husband as head of the wife. The marriage relationship reflects Christ's relationship with the Church.
Readings for weddings about God's faithfulness in a time of change
Romans 8:31-39: Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.
Genesis 9:12-16: The rainbow reminds us of God's covenant promises and that marriage is also a covenant.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: There is a time for everything, a time to be born and a time to die; God is Sovereign.
Readings for weddings about serving God together
Isaiah 61:1-11: The Spirit of the Lord brings freedom and God wants to partner with us. He can make us 'oaks of righteousness,' bringing restoration. We delight in the Lord and the righteousness He brings.
Matthew 6:25, 33: Seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness and He will take care of the rest.
Are there any readings for weddings that you'd recommend? Please post them if so!
See Short Bible Verses For Weddings for more ideas.