Finding guidance in relationships can be a journey of growth and love. The Bible offers wisdom on fostering healthy bonds. Let’s look at passages that can strengthen and inspire your relationship with your boyfriend, focusing on mutual respect, love, and understanding as foundational pillars.
Bible Verses About Relationships with Boyfriend
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is the foundation of any relationship
“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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Ephesians 4:2 – Humility and gentleness strengthen relationships
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
Colossians 3:14 – Love binds relationships together
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14
1 John 4:19 – True love stems from God
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Song of Solomon 8:6 – Love is a powerful force
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty flame.” – Song of Solomon 8:6
Proverbs 27:17 – Relationships are a source of growth
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – Companionship enhances our journey
“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
Philippians 2:4 – Consideration for each other is essential
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:4
James 1:19 – Communication is key in relationships
“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
Romans 12:10 – Honor one another in love
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
1 Peter 4:8 – Love covers a multitude of sins
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage and uplift each other
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Romans 13:10 – Love fulfills the law
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10
Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another in love
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
Matthew 7:12 – Treat others as you wish to be treated
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Proverbs 18:22 – Finding a partner is a divine blessing
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” – Proverbs 18:22
Matthew 22:39 – Love your neighbor as yourself
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Matthew 22:39
1 Corinthians 7:3 – Mutual respect in relationships
“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.” – 1 Corinthians 7:3
1 John 3:18 – Our love should be demonstrated in action
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
Proverbs 20:6 – Faithful friends are invaluable
“Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?” – Proverbs 20:6
2 Corinthians 6:14 – Be mindful of who we join ourselves with
“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” – 2 Corinthians 6:14
1 Peter 3:7 – Treat each other with respect
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect.” – 1 Peter 3:7
Colossians 3:19 – Love should be the core of marriage
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” – Colossians 3:19
Proverbs 3:3-4 – Let love and faithfulness guide your heart
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3-4
Matthew 19:6 – What’s joined by God should not be separated
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Matthew 19:6
Luke 6:31 – The Golden Rule in relationships
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Let all interactions stem from love
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Hebrews 13:4 – Honor the sanctity of the relationship
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” – Hebrews 13:4
Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
John 15:12 – Jesus commands us to love
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
1 Peter 2:17 – Show proper respect to everyone
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” – 1 Peter 2:17
Mark 10:9 – God’s intention for relationships
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
Romans 15:5 – Live in harmony with one another
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.” – Romans 15:5