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...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his own 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...
Ephesians 5:27 – No Blemishes or Wrinkles
that He might present the church to Himself in her glory, not having a stain or a 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...
Ephesians 5:26 – A Holy Cleansing
that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her with a bath 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...
Ephesians 5:25 – Sacrificial Love
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up 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...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
But as the church is subordinate to Christ, so the wives to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek word alla, which implies an addition to...