Paragraph 25.2

Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife,⁠1 for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue,⁠2 and the preventing of uncleanness.⁠3

The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

24.2

Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife;⁠1 for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue, and of the Church with an holy seed;⁠2 and for preventing of uncleanness.⁠3