Question: What does the Bible say about marriage in the Bible?

Genesis 2:24: Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Romans 13:8: Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love is patient, love is kind.

What does the Bible consider marriage?

The reason why there are no marriage ceremonies in the Bible is because marriage did not involve a ceremony. Marriage in the Bible simply consists of a man and woman, with the consent of the womans father or guardian, living together and attempting procreation.

Can you marry without a pastor?

No. You cannot get married without a wedding officiant. Judges, Ministers and other people who legally sign marriage licenses are acting as a wedding officiant when they marry you. When the judge or the minister sign your marriage license, they are both acting as a wedding officiant.

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