"For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Truth to Learn God has a specific design for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The words “For this reason” are translated from the Greek words...
Ephesians 5:30 – God’s Body Love
For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s body which He loves. Behind the Words “For” is translated from hoti, a Greek conjunction which can be used to demonstrate something further (translated as “that”) or to...
Ephesians 5:29 – Nourishment and Comfort
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. Truth to Learn Men are responsible for providing for the nourishment and comfort of their wives. Behind the Words The word translated “hated” is misesō, which means “to hate, to...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. Truth to Learn As we love ourselves, so a husband should love his wife. Behind the Words The word translated “ought” is opheilō, which means “to be indebted” or “to be...
Ephesians 5:27 – No Blemishes or Wrinkles
that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. Truth to Learn Christ did everything in order to make us perfect for Him. Behind the Words “He might present” is from...
Ephesians 5:26 – A Holy Cleansing
that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ gave His life to sanctify and cleanse His bride. Behind the Words “He might sanctify” is translated from the Greek verb hagiadzō, which is based on hagios, which is based...
Ephesians 5:25 – Sacrificial Love
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, Truth to Learn Husbands are to sacrifice for their wives. Behind the Words The word translated “love” is agapaō, which refers to “good will” or “benevolence,” that is, acts of goodness toward someone else....
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated from the Greek word hōsper, which is...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost part...
Ephesians 5:22 – Sometimes It’s Difficult
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Truth to Learn God has a perfect plan for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The word translated “wives” is gunē, which means “a woman.” It also is used throughout the New Testament to indicate a woman who is engaged...