What Some People Believe the Bible Says About Age Differences Between Couples

First Corinthians 13 famously describes love as patient, kind and not self-seeking.

None of these commands changes according to whether spouses are two years or twenty years apart.

Marriage

 

Wisdom and Maturity

The Bible repeatedly praises wisdom, self-control, honesty and sound judgment. Those qualities matter when considering marriage as well.

An age difference doesn’t automatically indicate maturity or immaturity. Two people of similar ages can have very different levels of responsibility and judgment, just as an older person isn’t automatically wiser or more trustworthy.

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