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Ephesians 5:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Ephesians 5:33

Verse 33 of 33

Scripture focus

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband.

Ephesians 5:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 5:33

Theological / Devotional

Nevertheless. Paul resumes the subject he has been discussing in vs. 21-29. After the digression regarding the love Christ has shown for His church, the apostle turns to that which all should grasp, the duty of husband and wife to each other, and proceeds to make a practical personal and individual application of the truth he has been enunciating.

Every one. Paul emphasizes the idea of individual responsibility and privilege.

Love his wife. See on v. 28.

Reverence. Literally, “fear,” “respect.” Paul does not mean cringing fear; that would be out of keeping with the counsel he has been giving. This honor and respect that is urged in no way eliminates love on the part of the wife. It means that God’s natural order in the family should not be subverted, and that the special function of leadership that God has laid upon the husband should be regarded (see on v. 23). Where there is mutual love and respect, questions of domination or alienation will not arise.

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