Here are some Bible references to better understand the biblical roles of husband and wife!
What is the wife’s role in marriage?
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Helpmate (Gen 2:18)
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Loving and gracious
submission to the leadership of her husband (Eph 5:22, Col 3:18)
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Not strive/resist the
leadership of her husband (Gen 3:16, 1 Pet 3:1)
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Respect her husband (Eph
5:33)
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Diligent worker, whether at
home or in the workplace (Pro 31)
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Hospitable towards others
and generous towards poor (Pro 31)
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Cares for children and
household (Prov 31)
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Meet sexual needs of
husband (1 Cor 7)
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Be beautiful on the inside
(1 Pet 3:4)
What is the husband’s role in marriage?
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Spiritual leader ( 1 Cor
11:3) towards glorifying God and unity with each other (one flesh)
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Not dictatorial or harsh
(Col 3:19)
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Leading in a sacrificial
way the way Christ loves the church (Eph 5:23)
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Provide - feed and care
(Eph 5:29, Gen 3:17-19)
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Protect - love their wives
as themselves (Eph 5:28, 1 Pet 3:7)
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Praise your wife (Prov
31:28)
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Meet sexual needs of wife
(1 Cor 7)
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Be considerate &
respect your wife (1 Pet 3:7)
