Thematic Bible
Ephesians 5:1 (show verse)
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
Ephesians 5:2 (show verse)
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
The atonement » Exhibits the » Love of Christ
The atonement » Acceptable to God
Believers » Walk » Love
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
Christian conduct » Loving one another
The death of Christ » Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
Light » Who is a light
Love » Walking in love
Love of Christ » To be imitated
Love to man » After the example of Christ
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Spirit of Christ » Loving
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Walk » Characteristics of » Love
Walking » With God » In love, following Christ
The atonement » Acceptable to God
Believers » Walk » Love
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
Christian conduct » Loving one another
The death of Christ » Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
Light » Who is a light
Love » Walking in love
Love of Christ » To be imitated
Love to man » After the example of Christ
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Spirit of Christ » Loving
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Walk » Characteristics of » Love
Walking » With God » In love, following Christ
Ephesians 5:3 (show verse)
But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].
Ephesians 5:4 (show verse)
Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].
Ephesians 5:5 (show verse)
For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Covetousness » Excludes from heaven
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » Covetous people
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Holiness » None shall see God without
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Idolatry » Who is an idolater
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Uncleanness » Unclean people
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Covetousness » Excludes from heaven
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » Covetous people
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Holiness » None shall see God without
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Idolatry » Who is an idolater
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Uncleanness » Unclean people
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Ephesians 5:6 (show verse)
Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to hate and avoid
Be not deceived » Miscellaneous topics containing warnings
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Deception » Not letting anyone deceive you
God » Works of » Wrath of
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Warnings » Be not deceived
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Wrath » God's
Be not deceived » Miscellaneous topics containing warnings
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Deception » Not letting anyone deceive you
God » Works of » Wrath of
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Warnings » Be not deceived
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Wrath » God's
Ephesians 5:7 (show verse)
So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to hate and avoid
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Good » General references to good company
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sanctification » Holiness
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Evil » Kiss » Partakers of
Good » General references to good company
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Light » Who is a light
Partakers » Of evil
Partaking » Who not to partake with
Sanctification » Holiness
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Ephesians 5:8 (show verse)
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Walking » As children of light
Darkness » Spiritual
Holiness » Commanded
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Walking
Sanctification » Holiness
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Walking » As children of light
Darkness » Spiritual
Holiness » Commanded
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Walking
Sanctification » Holiness
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Walking
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Ephesians 5:9 (show verse)
(for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Bearing fruit » fruit of the Spirit
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
Sanctification » Holiness
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Truth » fruit of the Spirit
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Holy spirit » fruit of the Spirit
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
Sanctification » Holiness
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Truth » fruit of the Spirit
Ephesians 5:10 (show verse)
trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
Ephesians 5:11 (show verse)
Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character];
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Darkness » Works of
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Missionaries » In reproving others
Reproof » Duty of administering
Reproof » Saints should » Give
Reproof » What to reprove
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Sin » Described as » Works of darkness
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Darkness » Works of
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship » What not to have fellowship with
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Missionaries » In reproving others
Reproof » Duty of administering
Reproof » Saints should » Give
Reproof » What to reprove
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Sin » Described as » Works of darkness
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Ephesians 5:12 (show verse)
for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that such people practice in secret.
Ephesians 5:13 (show verse)
But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light [of God’s precepts], for it is light that makes everything visible.
Ephesians 5:14 (show verse)
For this reason He says,
“Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine [as dawn] upon you and give you light.”
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine [as dawn] upon you and give you light.”
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » A call to arise from
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Manifestation » What manifests things
Reproof » All things that are reproved
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Wakefulness » Common causes of » Exhortations to moral and spiritual
Spiritual death » A call to arise from
Light » Who the lord gives light to
Manifestation » What manifests things
Reproof » All things that are reproved
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Wakefulness » Common causes of » Exhortations to moral and spiritual
Ephesians 5:15 (show verse)
Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people],
Believers » Walk » Caution
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Heedfulness » Necessary » In conduct
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By serious living
Time » Redeeming the » By serious living
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Wisdom » Being wise
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Heedfulness » Necessary » In conduct
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By serious living
Time » Redeeming the » By serious living
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Wisdom » Being wise
Ephesians 5:16 (show verse)
Ephesians 5:17 (show verse)
Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:18 (show verse)
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.
Drunkenness » Not being drunk
Drunkenness » Forbidden
Excess » Excess, general references to
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Holy spirit » Being filled with the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Saints full of
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sobriety » Being sober
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Drunkenness » Forbidden
Excess » Excess, general references to
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of the spirit
Holy spirit » Being filled with the spirit
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Saints full of
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Sobriety » Being sober
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of the spirit
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Ephesians 5:19 (show verse)
Joy » Of saints should be » Expressed in hymns
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the assembly of saints
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
Spiritual » Talk » Spiritual thoughts expressed in music
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the assembly of saints
Ephesians 5:20 (show verse)
always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all things
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Always
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For all things
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all things
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Always
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For all things
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In the name of Christ
Ephesians 5:21 (show verse)
being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Ephesians 5:22 (show verse)
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Church » Lamb's bride
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Submission » Who to submit to
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Church » Lamb's bride
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » The duties of a wife
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Submission » Who to submit to
Wives » Duties of, to their husbands » To be subject to them
Woman » The subjection of
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Ephesians 5:23 (show verse)
For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
Body » The body of Christ
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Christ, the head of
Family » Government of
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the body (ekklesia)
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Salvation » Is by Christ
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Christ, the head of
Family » Government of
Husbands' » Have authority over their wives
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the body (ekklesia)
Man » Jesus Christ being the head of man
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Men » Men being the head of women
Salvation » Is by Christ
Women » Who is the head of a woman
Ephesians 5:24 (show verse)
But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house].
Ephesians 5:25 (show verse)
Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
The atonement » Exhibits the » Love of Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Purchased by the blood of Christ
The church » Loved by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love of Christ » To his church
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Our families
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Purchased by the blood of Christ
The church » Loved by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Duty » Daily » Husbands'
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of husbands
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love of Christ » To his church
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Our families
Marriage » The duties of a husband
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Husbands' duties
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:26 (show verse)
so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God],
The atonement » Sanctification by
Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Cleansing
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cleansing by
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Water » Described as » Cleansing
Word » Preached » Purifies the life
Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Cleansing
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cleansing by
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Water » Described as » Cleansing
Word » Preached » Purifies the life
Ephesians 5:27 (show verse)
so that [in turn] He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy [set apart for God] and blameless.
The atonement » Sanctification by
Blemish » Figurative
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, he presents the church to himself
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Church » Is glorious
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
The church » Glorious
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Blemish » Figurative
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, he presents the church to himself
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Church » Is glorious
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
The church » Glorious
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
Spiritual » Battles » Beauty
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:28 (show verse)
Even so husbands should and are morally obligated to love their own wives as [being in a sense] their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love » Those that love others
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Love » Those that love others
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Social duties » Compassion » Conjugal love
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:29 (show verse)
For no one ever hated his own body, but [instead] he nourishes and protects and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Marriage » Those that love their wife
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:30 (show verse)
because we are members (parts) of His body.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Union with God and Christ
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Titles and names of saints » Members of Christ
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
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Ephesians 5:31 (show verse)
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall be joined [and be faithfully devoted] to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Husbands and wives becoming one
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:32 (show verse)
This mystery [of two becoming one] is great; but I am speaking with reference to [the relationship of] Christ and the church.
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the union of Christ with the church
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
great Mysteries » Of the union of Christ with the church
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
Church » Christ's love for
Church » Lamb's bride
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the union of Christ with the church
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Marriage » Figurative
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
great Mysteries » Of the union of Christ with the church
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Ephesians 5:33 (show verse)
However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].