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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:26

Wives and Husbands · Ephesians 5:21–33
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Translations

Modern
…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
Traditional
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Literal
…so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water in the word,
Latin
…ut illam sanctificaret, mundans lavacro aquæ in verbo vitæ,

Original

Greek
English
…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Notes

Ephesians 5:26

by the washing with water through the word: The church has been purified by the message of good news. God has forgiven the sins of his people through Christ's sacrificial death (John 15:3; compare Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 3:21).

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 Body of Christ Bride and Bridegroom Bride of Christ Creation Holiness Letter to the Ephesians New Jerusalem Water

Topics

Ablution: Figurative Baptism with the Holy Spirit: The Word of God Instrumental To Baptism: Christian Christ is God: As Husband of the Church Church: Christ, Head of Church: Christ's Love For Church: Lamb's Bride Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Clutter Holiness: Christ: Effects, in his People Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: To Love Them Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Laver of Brass: Regeneration Purifications or Baptisms: Regeneration Sanctification: The Church Made Glorious By Sanctification: Through the Word of God Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Cleansing By The Atonement: Sanctification By The Bride of Christ The Church: Sanctified and Cleansed by Christ The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Water: Cleansing The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Consist in Its: Sanctification The Scriptures: Designed For: Cleansing the Heart The Scriptures: Designed For: Sanctifying Types of Christ: Laver of Brass Types of the Saviour: The Bronze Laver Union with Christ: Illustrated: Husband and Wife Washing Feet Washing of Regeneration Water: Cleansing