Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; Truth to Learn Christians are to be respectful and obedient to their bosses. Behind the Words “Servants” is from the Greek word doulos, which refers...
Ephesians 6:4 – Godly Parenting
And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Truth to Learn Parents should be an example of God’s love in the way they raise their children. Behind the Words The words “provoke … to anger” are...
Ephesians 6:3 – Faithful Obedience from Love
That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. Truth to Learn We should be obedient to God because we love Him, not because we want or expect something from Him. Behind the Words The verbal phrase “it may be” is translated from...
Ephesians 6:2 – Honor Your Parents
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: Truth to Learn We should all give our parents honor and respect. Behind the Words Timaō is the Greek verb translated as “honor.” Timaō literally means “to place a high value on something.” It can refer to...
Ephesians 6:1 – Obedience is Right
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Truth to Learn Obeying our parents is what God expects from us. Behind the Words “Children” is translated from the Greek noun teknon, which is based on the verb tiktō, meaning “to bring forth, or bear children.” Therefore,...
Ephesians 5:33 – Back to the Point
Moreover, each individual among you also is to love his own wife as himself, and the wife that she honors her husband. Truth to Learn The responsibilities of husband and wife are not optional. Behind the Words “Moreover” is a translation of the Greek adverb plēn, which is a...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak in regard to Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 5:31 – Glued Together as One
"For this reason a man shall leave 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...
Ephesians 5:29 – Nourishment and Comfort
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as also Christ 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...