In Genesis 2:18, God declares it not good for man to be alone, affirming marriage as good—contrasting the disciples' 'better not to marry' attitude.

In Proverbs 5:15-19, the joy and fidelity of marriage are celebrated, directly opposing the disciples' cynical view that marriage is too hard.

In Proverbs 18:22, finding a wife is a good thing and favor from the LORD, contrasting the disciples' assessment that it is better not to marry.

Proverbs 21:9 says living on a housetop is better than with a quarrelsome wife — echoing the disciples' preference for singleness.

Proverbs 21:19 says living in a desert is better than with a quarrelsome wife — similar to the disciples' sentiment that not marrying is better.

1 Corinthians 7:1 quotes the same idea: 'It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman' — directly parallel to the disciples' statement.

1 Corinthians 7:2 counters by commanding marriage to avoid sexual immorality, opposing the disciples' 'better not to marry'.

1 Corinthians 7:8 affirms singleness as good for the unmarried, supporting the disciples' preference for not marrying.

1 Corinthians 7:26-28 advises remaining single due to present distress, providing a reason behind the disciples' sentiment.

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 explains how marriage divides attention from the Lord, reinforcing why singleness may be better.

1 Corinthians 7:40 echoes the disciples' sentiment that remaining unmarried can be happier, advising widows to stay single.

Proverbs 19:14 contrasts a prudent wife as a gift from God, opposing the disciples' negative view of marriage.

1 Timothy 5:11-15 advises younger widows to marry, contrasting the disciples' view that it's better not to marry.

In Proverbs 19:13, a quarrelsome wife is like constant dripping — reinforcing the disciples' view that marriage can be a burden.