9 Bible Verses about Young Marriage

But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

For as a young man marries a young woman,
so your sons will marry you;
and as a groom rejoices over his bride,
so your God will rejoice over you.

Let your fountain be blessed,
and take pleasure in the wife of your youth.

“When a man takes a bride, he must not go out with the army or be liable for any duty. He is free to stay at home for one year, so that he can bring joy to the wife he has married.

Demand of me a high compensation and gift; I’ll give you whatever you ask me. Just give the girl to be my wife!”

Yet you ask, “For what reason?” Because the Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have acted treacherously against her, though she was your marriage partner and your wife by covenant.

If a man encounters a young woman, a virgin who is not engaged, takes hold of her and rapes her, and they are discovered,

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

Then he said, “May the Lord bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not pursued younger men, whether rich or poor.