What does the New Testament say about marriage?

The concept of marriage in which women were relegated to property evolved from the Hebrew Bible by the time we get to the New Testament. The New ... The challenge before us now is to move beyond the mythology created upon what we hope and think the biblical text says and what it actually says. read more

Obviously, we can't cover all 500-plus verses, so we'll look at a few key passages. The Bible says marriage was designed for companionship and intimacy. read more

The New Testament discouraged marriage, placing it secondary to a life of singleness and celibacy. The celibate was considered holier and closer to God. Paul wrote, “The one given in marriage does well, but the one not given in marriage does better” (1 Co. 7:38). read more