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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:27

Wives and Husbands · Ephesians 5:21–33
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Translations

Modern
…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
Traditional
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Literal
…so that He might present to Himself the church in glory, not having spot or wrinkle or any of such things, but that she may be holy and blameless.
Latin
…ut exhiberet ipse sibi gloriosam Ecclesiam, non habentem maculam, aut rugam, aut aliquid hujusmodi, sed ut sit sancta et immaculata.

Original

Greek
English
…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Notes

Ephesians 5:27

a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish: The church's sins are forgiven through Christ's sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit purifies her life. As a result, the church stands holy and without fault before God. Compare 1:4; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Colossians 1:22; Revelation 19:7–8; 21:2.

Ephesians 5:25–33

Christian husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the church. This means loving sacrificially, for Christ gave up his life for the church (5:2; compare Colossians 3:19; 1 Peter 3:7).

Ephesians 5:22–33

Christian wives should respect and submit to their husbands. Equally important, Christian husbands should love their wives (see Colossians 3:18–19). Christian marriages reflect the union and relationship between the Lord and the church.

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Parallels

Song of Solomon 1:1–17 1 Peter 3:1–7

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Body of Christ Bride and Bridegroom Bride of Christ Creation Glorification Letter to the Ephesians New Jerusalem

Topics

Blemish: Figurative Christ is God: As God, he Presents the Church to Himself Christ is God: As Husband of the Church Church is Glorious Church: Christ, Head of Church: Christ's Love For Church: Lamb's Bride Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Clutter Holiness: Christ: Effects, in his People Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: To Love Them Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Sanctification: The Church Made Glorious By Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Atonement: Sanctification By The Bride of Christ The Church: Glorious The Church: Sanctified and Cleansed by Christ The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Consist in Its: Sanctification Types of Christ: Laver of Brass Types of the Saviour: The Bronze Laver Union with Christ: Illustrated: Husband and Wife