“You shall not commit adultery.” – Exodus 20:14
Bible Verses About Adultery
Exodus 20:14
“You shall not commit adultery.” – Exodus 20:14
Hebrews 13:4
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” – Hebrews 13:4
Matthew 5:27-28
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:27-28
Proverbs 6:32
“He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” – Proverbs 6:32
James 4:4
“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” – James 4:4
Mark 10:11-12
“And he said to them, ‘Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.’” – Mark 10:11-12
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality…” – 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Matthew 19:9
“And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” – Matthew 19:9
Jeremiah 3:8
“She saw that for all the adulteries of that faithless one, Israel, I had sent her away with a decree of divorce. Yet her treacherous sister Judah did not fear, but she too went and played the whore.” – Jeremiah 3:8
Hosea 4:2
“There is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.” – Hosea 4:2
Leviticus 20:10
“If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.” – Leviticus 20:10
Colossians 3:5
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
Revelation 21:8
“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Proverbs 5:3-4
“For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-4
Romans 13:9
“For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Romans 13:9
Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
Proverbs 7:25-27
“Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths, for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.” – Proverbs 7:25-27
Job 31:1
“I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin?” – Job 31:1
1 John 2:15-16
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:15-16
Revelation 2:22-23
“Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works; and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.” – Revelation 2:22-23
Proverbs 5:15-18
“Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth.” – Proverbs 5:15-18
Isaiah 55:2
“Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.” – Isaiah 55:2
Proverbs 6:24
“To preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.” – Proverbs 6:24
Matthew 15:19
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.” – Matthew 15:19
Jeremiah 29:23
“Because they have done an outrageous thing in Israel; they have committed adultery with their neighbors’ wives, and have spoken in my name falsely, which I did not command them.” – Jeremiah 29:23
Final Thoughts
Adultery is seriously addressed in the Bible. Several verses warn us about its consequences, both spiritually and socially. It’s clear that God desires faithfulness in relationships, which reflects our commitment not just to each other but to Him as well. When we stray from this path, we harm ourselves and those we love. Understanding what the Bible has to say can guide us to live a life of integrity.
It’s important for us to remember that we can turn to prayer for strength to resist temptation. I find hope in knowing that we can seek God’s help to navigate our relationships with love and fidelity. If you’re interested in exploring more topics, consider checking out Bible Verses About Temptation to gain insight into resisting urges that can lead us astray. Additionally, learning about Prayers for Judgment can provide guidance in making righteous decisions in challenging situations.
Understanding God’s word allows us to have healthy relationships and a strong foundation in faith. So, let’s continue seeking wisdom through His teachings.