22 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands as to the Lord. The way that God designed our five senses so that they adjust to minimize harsh stimuli is amazing! 16 Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 17 Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. Exhortation to brotherly love. 10Try to learn what pleases the Lord. 23For a husband has authority over his wife just as Christ has authority over the church; and Christ is himself the Savior of the church, his body. 3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you. 7So have nothing at all to do with such people. 2 âRespect your father and motherâ is the first commandment that has a promise added: 3 âso that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.â. 23 For a husband has authority over his wife just as Christ has authority over the church; and Christ is himself the Savior of the church, his body. 24 And so wives must submit themselves completely to their husbands just as the church submits itself to Christ. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 5 You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. 4 Nor is it fitting for you to ⦠18Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit. 28Men ought to love their wives just as they love their own bodies. 31 As the scripture says, âFor this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the two will become one.â 32There is a deep secret truth revealed in this scripture, which I understand as applying to Christ and the church. A man who loves his wife loves himself. Instead, we feed them, and take care of them, just as Christ does the church; 30 for we are members of his body.) and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and ⦠Living in the Light. 19 (C)Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts. 3. Read verse in Good News Translation ( 29None of us ever hate our own bodies. 20In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. 33But it also applies to you: every husband must love his wife as himself, and every wife must respect her husband. 1 - Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. 19 Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts. Ephesians 5 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Starting in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Paul addresses Christian Relationships . CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS: MARRIAGE . Todayâs passage also tells us that evidence of the Spirit-filled life includes being full of song and delight (Eph. Instead, we feed them, and take care of them, just as Christ does the church; 30for we are members of his body.) 6 Children, it is your Christian duty to[ a] obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. Ephesians 5:18-19. 31 (F)As the scripture says, âFor this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the two will become one.â 32 There is a deep secret truth revealed in this scripture, which I understand as applying to Christ and the church. [b] That is why it is said, âWake up, sleeper, and rise from death,and Christ will shine on you.â. So you must live like people who belong to the light, 9for it is the light+ that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth. So you must live like people who belong to the light, 9 for it is the light[a] that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth. Ephesians 5:1-5 Learning to Love; Ephesians 5:7-17 Keep Your Eyes Open! 4 Nor is it fitting for you to ⦠Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9. 5You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. 17Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. Discover .BIBLE resources for your ministry at www.get.bible/gnt, Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (. 4Nor is it fitting for you to use language which is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? Ephesians 5:1-21 Imitate God; Ephesians 5:22-33 Build Strong Marriages; EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY. the light; some manuscripts have the Spirit. 1 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. Instead, bring them out to the light. 2âRespect your father and motherâ is the first commandment that has a promise added: 3âso that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.â 4Parents, do not ⦠21Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ. 5 You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. 1. 20 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. Ephesians 5 . ( A) Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. DAY 1 . 25 (E)Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it. Ephesians 5:24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Ephesians 5:9 for it is the light that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth. Ephesians 5 Living in the Light 1 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Each Christian is to respect the other person. Rather than imitating the world, or being controlled by worldly things, Christians are to be filled with the Spirit. 1Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Greek: porneia de kai akatharsia pasa e pleonexia mede onomazes tho en humin, kathos prepei ha giois,. âHusband is the head ⦠Christ is the headâ: The Spirit filled wife recognizes that her husbandâs role in giving leadership is not only God ordained, but ⦠4 Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry. (Ephesians 5:3-6) Related Media. Good News Translation® (Todayâs English Version, Second Edition). Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit. (29 None of us ever hate our own bodies. anything that is clearly revealed becomes light; or it is light that clearly reveals everything. As you start this study, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what God has said through Paul. © 1992 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. 11Have nothing to do with the worthless things that people do, things that belong to the darkness. 16 (B)Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. Ephesians 5:3 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; (NASB: Lockman). 24And so wives must submit themselves completely to their husbands just as the church submits itself to Christ. Commentary for Ephesians 5 . Ephesians 5:1â21 continues Paul's invaluable instructions on how Christians should live out their faith. 1 2 3 2 - Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance. 6 Do not let anyone deceive you with ⦠10 Try to learn what pleases the Lord. Note the different groups who have the responsibility of subjection and to whom. (1,2) Cautions against several sins. Hymns for Ephesians 5 from Hymnary.org, an authoritative index of hymns and hymnals. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. 6Do not let anyone deceive you with foolish words; it is because of these very things that God's anger will come upon those who do not obey him. 26 He did this to dedicate the church to God by his word, after making it clean by washing it in water, 27 in order to present the church to himself in all its beautyâpure and faultless, without spot or wrinkle or any other imperfection. 3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you. 7 So have nothing at all to do with such people. Your ears filter out certain noises so ⦠Ephesians 5:25-26 reads: Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by washing with water through the word. Sign up here! Godâs people have reason to rejoice, and to sing for joy.â Ephesians 5:3: But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Rather you should give thanks to God. Lasting Freedom Is Possible. (12 It is really too shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret.) 28 Men ought to love their wives just as they love their own bodies. 2. 8You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. 13And when all things are brought out to the light, then their true nature is clearly revealed; 14for anything that is clearly revealed becomes light.+ That is why it is said. 2 After general exhortations, to love, 3 to flee fornication, 4 and all uncleanness, 7 not to converse with the wicked, 15 to walk warily, and to be 18 filled with the Spirit, 22 he descendeth to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands, 25 and husbands ought to love their wives, 32 even as Christ doth his Church. 33 But it also applies to you: every husband must love his wife as himself, and every wife must respect her husband. Ruth 2:20 Psalms 112:4 Psalms 112:5 Psalms 112:9 Proverbs 19:22 Isaiah 57:1 Luke 6:35 Acts 28:2 Romans 12:10 1 Corinthians 13:4 2 Corinthians 2:10 2 Corinthians 6:6 Colossians 3:12 Colossians 3:13 2 Peter 1:7. tender-hearted. 21 Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ. See more ideas about ephesians, ephesians 5, words. 15So be careful how you live. 2. 11 Have nothing to do with the worthless things that people do, things that belong to the darkness. Ephesians 5:18 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 ⦠Specific flaws such as sexual immorality, crude speech, and wasting of time are discouraged. (3-14) Directions to a contrary behaviour, and to relative duties. ( 12It is really too shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret.) Ephesians 5 Commentary; EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE - G G Findlay Ephesians 5:1-6 Doctrine and Ethics 26He did this to dedicate the church to God by his word, after making it clean by washing it in water, 27in order to present the church to himself in all its beautyâpure and faultless, without spot or wrinkle or any other imperfection. A more recent and popular interpretation of Ephesians 5:21 is summarized by the phrase âmutual submission.â The idea is that everyone is to live in a spirit of humbleness and care for each other. Rather you should give thanks to God. Rather than imitating the world, or being controlled by worldly things, Christians are to be filled with the Spirit. 6 Do not let anyone deceive you with foolish words; it is because of these very things that God's anger will come upon those who do not obey him. Ephesians Chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections: 5:1-2 which des⦠Matthew Henry comments: âThough Christianity is an enemy to profane mirth, yet it encourages joy and gladness. We are in many ways exhorted to b⦠Ephesians 5 is the fifth chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Traditionally, it is believed to be written by Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome (around AD 62), but more recently, it is suggested to be written between AD 80 and 100 by another writer using Paul's name and style. 3 - But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints; Specific flaws such as sexual immorality, crude speech, and wasting of time are discouraged. Ephesians 5:25-33 Togetherness; EXPLORE THE BIBLE. 2 (A)Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. 8 You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. 5 You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Commentary on Ephesians 5:15-21 (Read Ephesians 5:15-21) Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Good News Bible, Paper, Multi-Colored, GNT 50th Anniversary Edition Bible - Slightly Imperfect, GNT 50th Anniversary Edition Bible - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles. Ïεν á¼¡Î¼á¾¶Ï ÎºÎ±á½¶ ÏαÏÎδÏκεν á¼Î±Ï
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Ïίαν Ïῶ θεῶ Îµá¼°Ï á½Ïμὴν εá½ÏδίαÏ. Living in the Light. The Apostle Paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promise of God, our need for His grace and provision, our new standing before God, as both individuals and as a family of believers, the magnificence of God, a healthy perspective of suffering in the life of a believer, the love, power and provision of God, and His calling to a life of holiness, now described with greater specificity how one could live a life of holiness. 5 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 5 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. 15 So be careful how you live. 3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you. 5:19). 22 (D)Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands as to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19-20 â Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Ephesians 5 - Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. EPHESIANS 5:21-33 . Our desire is to come alongside individuals and couples, equipped with the power of the Gospel, during seasons of struggle, difficulty and confusion. 3Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you. Ephesians 5 Living in the Light 1 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Cross-references and similar verses for Ephesians 5:1: kind. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. This means that this man is willing to give up anything for the glory of his bride. Jesus summarized this sense by the phrase âlove one another.â We need to point out that no Christian who understands the scriptures would reject this concept including those of the traditional viewpoint. The mark of the Christian is love. 4 Nor is it fitting for you to use language which is obscene, profane, or vulgar. 1Children, it is your Christian duty to+obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. 4 I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, 1 urge you to live 2 worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 3 2 with all humility and gentleness, 4 with patience, putting up with 5 one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. Your eyes adjust to bright sunlight so that it doesnât seem so bright or to a dark room so that it isnât so dark. 13 And when all things are brought out to the light, then their true nature is clearly revealed; 14 for anything that is clearly revealed becomes light. Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society, Good News Translation (GNT). Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. (15-21) The duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between Christ and the church. Time is a talent given us by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. Ephesians 5:1â21 continues Paul's invaluable instructions on how Christians should live out their faith. 25 Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it. 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