Thematic Bible
Ephesians 5:1 (show verse)
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
Ephesians 5:2 (show verse)
and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
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 fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;
Ephesians 5:4 (show verse)
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
Ephesians 5:5 (show verse)
For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and 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 man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.
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)
Be not ye therefore partakers with them;
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 ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of 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 of the light is 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)
proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
Ephesians 5:11 (show verse)
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
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 the things which are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of.
Ephesians 5:13 (show verse)
But all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light: for everything that is made manifest is light.
Ephesians 5:14 (show verse)
Wherefore he'saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon thee.
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)
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
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)
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:17 (show verse)
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:18 (show verse)
And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
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)
speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
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)
giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
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)
subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
Ephesians 5:22 (show verse)
Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto 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 the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour 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 let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.
Ephesians 5:25 (show verse)
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
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)
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
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)
that he might present the church to himself a glorious church , not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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 ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth 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 man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also 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 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
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
Ephesians 5:31 (show verse)
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave 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
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Ephesians 5:32 (show verse)
This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.
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great Mysteries » Of the union of Christ with the church
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Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
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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
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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)
Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife'see that she fear her husband.