Paragraph 24.2
Of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
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
The 1689 Baptist Confession
25.2
Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of Husband and Wife,1 for the increase of Mankind with a legitimate Issue, and for2 preventing Uncleanness.3