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The unity of husband and wife should motivate the husband to care for his wife.
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).
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.
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.
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Bride of Christ Creation Letter to the Ephesians New Jerusalem Woman
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Children Leaving Home Christ is God: As Husband of the Church Church: Christ, Head of Church: Christ's Love For Church: Lamb's Bride Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: To Love Them Leaving Parents Loving your Wife Marriage: Figurative One Flesh The Meaning of Marriage Union with Christ: Illustrated: Husband and Wife Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To