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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:30

Wives and Husbands · Ephesians 5:21–33
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Translations

Modern
For we are members of His body.
Traditional
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
Literal
For we are members of His body.
Latin
…quia membra sumus corporis ejus, de carne ejus et de ossibus ejus.

Original

Greek
English
For we are members of His body.

Notes

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 Bride of Christ Creation Letter to the Ephesians New Jerusalem

Topics

Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Union with God and Christ Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Union with God and Christ Christ is God: As Husband of the Church Church: Christ, Head of Church: Christ's Love For Church: Lamb's Bride Church: Membership In Fellowship of the Righteous Fellowship with Christ Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: To Love Them Jesus, the Christ: Love of Marriage: Figurative Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Titles and Names of Saints: Members of Christ Union with Christ: Illustrated: Body and Members Union with Christ: Illustrated: Husband and Wife