Bible Verses About "How to Be a Godly Husband"
A godly husband loves his wife as Christ loved the church — sacrificially, faithfully, leading by serving, providing, protecting, and dwelling with her in understanding.
A godly husband loves his wife as Christ loved the church — sacrificially, faithfully, leading by serving, providing, protecting, and dwelling with her in understanding.
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." — Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How to Be a Godly Husband?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."
"Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered."
"Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."
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