Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Ephesians
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:1 JFB -> Commentary on 4:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:1 PNT -> Commentary on 4:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:1 TSK -> Commentary on 4:1 TSK -> Entry for 4:1 WEN -> Notes on 4:1 NTB -> Commandments; Communion; Longsuffering; Meekness; Obedience; Patience TTT -> Call of God, The; Communion of Saints; Conduct, Christian; Humility; Meekness EBD -> Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:1 4:1 - [In Context] Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:2 JFB -> Commentary on 4:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:2 PNT -> Commentary on 4:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:2 TSK -> Commentary on 4:2 TSK -> Entry for 4:2 WEN -> Notes on 4:2 NTB -> Commandments; Communion; Humility; Longsuffering; Love; Meekness; Patience TTT -> Communion of Saints; Humility; Love to Man; Meekness EBD -> Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:2 TV -> Devotional using 4:2 TV -> Devotional using 4:2 TV -> Devotional using 4:2 TV -> Devotional using 4:2 TV -> Devotional using 4:2 4:2 - [In Context] Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:3 JFB -> Commentary on 4:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:3 PNT -> Commentary on 4:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:3 TSK -> Commentary on 4:3 TSK -> Entry for 4:3 WEN -> Notes on 4:3 NTB -> Commandments; Communion; Holy Spirit; Peace; Unity TTT -> Communion of Saints; Peace; Strife EBD -> Bands; Bond; Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:3 TV -> Devotional using 4:3 TV -> Devotional using 4:3 4:3 - [In Context] Always keep yourselves united in the Holy Spirit, and bind yourselves together with peace.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:4 JFB -> Commentary on 4:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:4 PNT -> Commentary on 4:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:4 TSK -> Commentary on 4:4 TSK -> Entry for 4:4 WEN -> Notes on 4:4 NTB -> Church; Holy Spirit; Hope; Man TTT -> Hope; Trinity, The EBD -> Calling; Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to; Hope PWP -> Devotional using 4:4 4:4 - [In Context] We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:5 JFB -> Commentary on 4:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:5 PNT -> Commentary on 4:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:5 TSK -> Commentary on 4:5 TSK -> Entry for 4:5 WEN -> Notes on 4:5 NTB -> Baptism; Church TTT -> Baptism; Trinity, The EBD -> Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:5 4:5 - [In Context] There is only one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:6 JFB -> Commentary on 4:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:6 PNT -> Commentary on 4:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:6 TSK -> Commentary on 4:6 TSK -> Entry for 4:6 WEN -> Notes on 4:6 NTB -> Church; God; God (continued) TTT -> Trinity, The; Unity of God EBD -> Communion; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:6 4:6 - [In Context] and there is only one God and Father, who is over us all and in us all and living through us all.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:7 JFB -> Commentary on 4:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:7 PNT -> Commentary on 4:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:7 TSK -> Commentary on 4:7 TSK -> Entry for 4:7 WEN -> Notes on 4:7 NTB -> Gifts From God; Grace Of God; Regeneration; Responsibility; Sanctification TTT -> Ascension of Christ, The; Gifts of God, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:7 4:7 - [In Context] However, he has given each one of us a special gift according to the generosity of Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:8 JFB -> Commentary on 4:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:8 PNT -> Commentary on 4:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:8 TSK -> Commentary on 4:8 TSK -> Entry for 4:8 WEN -> Notes on 4:8 NTB -> Captivity; Gifts From God; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Regeneration TTT -> Ascension of Christ, The; Bondage, Spiritual; Christ, the Head of the Church; Gifts of God, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Gift PWP -> Devotional using 4:8 4:8 - [In Context] That is why the Scriptures say, "When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people." F5
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:9 JFB -> Commentary on 4:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:9 PNT -> Commentary on 4:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:9 TSK -> Commentary on 4:9 TSK -> Entry for 4:9 WEN -> Notes on 4:9 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Prophecy EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:9 4:9 - [In Context] Notice that it says "he ascended." This means that Christ first came down to the lowly world in which we live. F6
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:10 JFB -> Commentary on 4:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:10 PNT -> Commentary on 4:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:10 TSK -> Commentary on 4:10 TSK -> Entry for 4:10 WEN -> Notes on 4:10 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prophecy EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:10 4:10 - [In Context] The same one who came down is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that his rule might fill the entire universe.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:11 JFB -> Commentary on 4:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:11 PNT -> Commentary on 4:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:11 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:11 TSK -> Commentary on 4:11 TSK -> Entry for 4:11 WEN -> Notes on 4:11 NTB -> Church; Instruction; Minister, Christian; Perfection; Wisdom TTT -> Ascension of Christ, The; Christ is God; Church, The; Edification; Prophecy; Titles and Names of Ministers; Trinity, The EBD -> Elder; Ephesians, Epistle to; Evangelist; Gospels SBD -> Evangelist PWP -> Devotional using 4:11 4:11 - [In Context] He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:12 JFB -> Commentary on 4:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:12 PNT -> Commentary on 4:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:12 TSK -> Commentary on 4:12 TSK -> Entry for 4:12 WEN -> Notes on 4:12 NTB -> Church; Instruction; Minister, Christian; Perfection; Sanctification; Wisdom TTT -> Christ is God; Christ, the Head of the Church; Church, The; Edification; Ministers; Perfection EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:12 4:12 - [In Context] Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:13 JFB -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:13 PNT -> Commentary on 4:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:13 TSK -> Commentary on 4:13 TSK -> Entry for 4:13 WEN -> Notes on 4:13 NTB -> Church; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Perfection; Righteous; Sanctification; Wisdom TTT -> Christ is God; Edification; Life, Spiritual; Measures; Perfection EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to UTM -> Devotional using 4:13 PWP -> Devotional using 4:13 4:13 - [In Context] until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:14 JFB -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:14 PNT -> Commentary on 4:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:14 TSK -> Commentary on 4:14 TSK -> Entry for 4:14 WEN -> Notes on 4:14 NTB -> Character; Deceit; Decision; Doctrines; Instability; Minister, Christian; Perseverance; Righteous; Wind TTT -> Deceit; Doctrines, False; Edification; Wind, The EBD -> Child; Ephesians, Epistle to; Reed PWP -> Devotional using 4:14 4:14 - [In Context] Then we will no longer be like children, forever changing our minds about what we believe because someone has told us something different or because someone has cleverly lied to us and made the lie sound like the truth.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:15 JFB -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:15 PNT -> Commentary on 4:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:15 TSK -> Commentary on 4:15 TSK -> Entry for 4:15 WEN -> Notes on 4:15 NTB -> Church; Jesus, The Christ; Love; Reproof; Righteous; Sanctification TTT -> Christ, the Head of the Church; Church, The; Edification; Life, Spiritual; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Faith; Kingly office of Christ PWP -> Devotional using 4:15 SPG -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 TV -> Devotional using 4:15 4:15 - [In Context] Instead, we will hold to the truth in love, becoming more and more in every way like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:16 JFB -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:16 PNT -> Commentary on 4:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:16 TSK -> Commentary on 4:16 TSK -> Entry for 4:16 WEN -> Notes on 4:16 NTB -> Church; Physiology; Regeneration; Righteous; Sanctification TTT -> Church, The; Edification; Head; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Faith PWP -> Devotional using 4:16 TV -> Devotional using 4:16 TV -> Devotional using 4:16 4:16 - [In Context] Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:17 JFB -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:17 PNT -> Commentary on 4:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:17 TSK -> Commentary on 4:17 TSK -> Entry for 4:17 WEN -> Notes on 4:17 NTB -> Adultery; Amusements And Worldly Pleasures; Conscience; Depravity Of Man; Example; Gentiles; Lasciviousness; Obedience; Pride; Vanity; Wicked (People) TTT -> Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly; Blindness, Spiritual; Fall of Man, The; Vanity EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:17 4:17 - [In Context] With the Lord's authority let me say this: Live no longer as the ungodly F7 do, for they are hopelessly confused.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:18 JFB -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:18 PNT -> Commentary on 4:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:18 TSK -> Commentary on 4:18 TSK -> Entry for 4:18 WEN -> Notes on 4:18 NTB -> Adultery; Blindness; Character; Conscience; Death; Depravity Of Man; Gentiles; Godlessness; Heart; Ignorance; Lasciviousness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual; Character of the Wicked; Death, Spiritual; Fall of Man, The; Heart, Character of the Unrenewed; Heathen, The; Ignorance of God; Life, Spiritual; Man EBD -> Blind; Ephesians, Epistle to; Sin PWP -> Devotional using 4:18 4:18 - [In Context] Their closed minds are full of darkness; they are far away from the life of God because they have shut their minds and hardened their hearts against him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:19 JFB -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:19 PNT -> Commentary on 4:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:19 TSK -> Commentary on 4:19 TSK -> Entry for 4:19 WEN -> Notes on 4:19 NTB -> Adultery; Amusements And Worldly Pleasures; Character; Conscience; Depravity Of Man; Gentiles; Ignorance; Lasciviousness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly; Blindness, Spiritual; Chastity; Gentiles; Heathen, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Sin PWP -> Devotional using 4:19 4:19 - [In Context] They don't care anymore about right and wrong, and they have given themselves over to immoral ways. Their lives are filled with all kinds of impurity and greed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:20 JFB -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:20 PNT -> Commentary on 4:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:20 TSK -> Commentary on 4:20 TSK -> Entry for 4:20 WEN -> Notes on 4:20 NTB -> Adultery; Holiness EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:20 4:20 - [In Context] But that isn't what you were taught when you learned about Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:21 JFB -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:21 PNT -> Commentary on 4:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:21 TSK -> Commentary on 4:21 TSK -> Entry for 4:21 WEN -> Notes on 4:21 NTB -> Holiness; Regeneration EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 4:21 4:21 - [In Context] Since you have heard all about him and have learned the truth that is in Jesus,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:22 JFB -> Commentary on 4:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:22 PNT -> Commentary on 4:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:22 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:22 TSK -> Commentary on 4:22 TSK -> Entry for 4:22 WEN -> Notes on 4:22 NTB -> Character; Depravity Of Man; Holiness; Lust; Regeneration; Righteous; Speaking TTT -> Self-denial EBD -> Conversation; Ephesians, Epistle to; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 4:22 TV -> Devotional using 4:22 TV -> Devotional using 4:22 TV -> Devotional using 4:22 TV -> Devotional using 4:22 TV -> Devotional using 4:22 4:22 - [In Context] throw off your old evil nature and your former way of life, which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:23 JFB -> Commentary on 4:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:23 PNT -> Commentary on 4:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:23 TSK -> Commentary on 4:23 TSK -> Entry for 4:23 WEN -> Notes on 4:23 NTB -> Heart; Holiness; Regeneration; Righteous EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Holiness; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 4:23 TV -> Devotional using 4:23 TV -> Devotional using 4:23 TV -> Devotional using 4:23 TV -> Devotional using 4:23 TV -> Devotional using 4:23 4:23 - [In Context] Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:24 JFB -> Commentary on 4:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:24 PNT -> Commentary on 4:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:24 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:24 TSK -> Commentary on 4:24 TSK -> Entry for 4:24 WEN -> Notes on 4:24 NTB -> Holiness; Image; Jesus, The Christ; Regeneration; Righteous TTT -> Creation; Holiness; New Birth, The; Righteousness EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Holiness; Man; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 4:24 TV -> Devotional using 4:24 TV -> Devotional using 4:24 TV -> Devotional using 4:24 4:24 - [In Context] You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God's likeness – righteous, holy, and true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:25 JFB -> Commentary on 4:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:25 PNT -> Commentary on 4:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:25 TSK -> Commentary on 4:25 TSK -> Entry for 4:25 WEN -> Notes on 4:25 NTB -> Church; Falsehood; Quotations And Allusions; Righteous; Speaking; Truth; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Truth EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:25 TV -> Devotional using 4:25 TV -> Devotional using 4:25 TV -> Devotional using 4:25 4:25 - [In Context] So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth" F8 because we belong to each other.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:26 JFB -> Commentary on 4:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:26 PNT -> Commentary on 4:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:26 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:26 TSK -> Commentary on 4:26 TSK -> Entry for 4:26 WEN -> Notes on 4:26 NTB -> Anger; Commandments; Quotations And Allusions; Righteous; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Anger; Conduct, Christian; Malice EBD -> Anger; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:26 TV -> Devotional using 4:26 TV -> Devotional using 4:26 4:26 - [In Context] And "don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." F9 Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:27 JFB -> Commentary on 4:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:27 PNT -> Commentary on 4:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:27 TSK -> Commentary on 4:27 TSK -> Entry for 4:27 WEN -> Notes on 4:27 NTB -> Commandments; Righteous; Satan TTT -> Malice EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 4:27 TV -> Devotional using 4:27 TV -> Devotional using 4:27 4:27 - [In Context] for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:28 JFB -> Commentary on 4:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:28 PNT -> Commentary on 4:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:28 TSK -> Commentary on 4:28 TSK -> Entry for 4:28 WEN -> Notes on 4:28 NTB -> Commandments; Frugality; Industry; Labor; Liberality; Poor; Righteous; Theft And Thieves TTT -> Hands, The; Industry; Liberality; Theft EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Poor; Theft PWP -> Devotional using 4:28 4:28 - [In Context] If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:29 JFB -> Commentary on 4:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:29 PNT -> Commentary on 4:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:29 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:29 TSK -> Commentary on 4:29 TSK -> Entry for 4:29 WEN -> Notes on 4:29 NTB -> Commandments; Conversation; Falsehood; Righteous; Speaking TTT -> Edification; Grace; Missionaries, all Christians should be as EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 TV -> Devotional using 4:29 4:29 - [In Context] Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:30 JFB -> Commentary on 4:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:30 PNT -> Commentary on 4:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:30 TSK -> Commentary on 4:30 TSK -> Entry for 4:30 WEN -> Notes on 4:30 NTB -> Commandments; Grief; Holy Spirit; Righteous; Seal; Symbols And Similitudes TTT -> Day; Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Holy Spirit, The Personality of; Offences Against the Holy Spirit; Redemption; Sealing of the Holy Spirit; Seals; Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Seal SPG -> Devotional using 4:30 TV -> Devotional using 4:30 TV -> Devotional using 4:30 4:30 - [In Context] And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:31 JFB -> Commentary on 4:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:31 PNT -> Commentary on 4:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:31 TSK -> Commentary on 4:31 TSK -> Entry for 4:31 WEN -> Notes on 4:31 NTB -> Anger; Commandments; Hatred; Malice; Righteous; Slander; Speaking TTT -> Anger; Slander EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 4:31 TV -> Devotional using 4:31 4:31 - [In Context] Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:32 JFB -> Commentary on 4:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:32 PNT -> Commentary on 4:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:32 TSK -> Commentary on 4:32 TSK -> Entry for 4:32 WEN -> Notes on 4:32 NTB -> Charitableness; Commandments; Forgiveness; Heart; Jesus, The Christ; Kindness; Love; Righteous; Sin; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Communion of Saints; Forgiveness of Injuries; Heart, The; Love to Man EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 4:32 TV -> Devotional using 4:32 TV -> Devotional using 4:32 4:32 - [In Context] Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:1 JFB -> Commentary on 5:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:1 PNT -> Commentary on 5:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:1 TSK -> Commentary on 5:1 TSK -> Entry for 5:1 WEN -> Notes on 5:1 NTB -> Commandments; Example; Holiness TTT -> Adoption; Conduct, Christian; Holiness; Titles and Names of Saints EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 5:1 TV -> Devotional using 5:1 TV -> Devotional using 5:1 5:1 - [In Context] Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:2 JFB -> Commentary on 5:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:2 PNT -> Commentary on 5:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:2 TSK -> Commentary on 5:2 TSK -> Entry for 5:2 WEN -> Notes on 5:2 NTB -> Atonement; Commandments; Example; Fellowship; Incense; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love; Offerings; Redemption; Suffering; Walking TTT -> Atonement, The; Burnt Offering, The; Conduct, Christian; Death of Christ, The; Example of Christ, The; Love of Christ, The; Love to Man; Offerings; Sacrifices EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 5:2 TV -> Devotional using 5:2 TV -> Devotional using 5:2 5:2 - [In Context] Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:3 JFB -> Commentary on 5:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:3 PNT -> Commentary on 5:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:3 TSK -> Commentary on 5:3 TSK -> Entry for 5:3 WEN -> Notes on 5:3 NTB -> Adultery; Chastity; Commandments; Covetousness; Holiness TTT -> Chastity; Covetousness EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:3 TV -> Devotional using 5:3 TV -> Devotional using 5:3 5:3 - [In Context] Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:4 JFB -> Commentary on 5:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:4 PNT -> Commentary on 5:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:4 TSK -> Commentary on 5:4 TSK -> Entry for 5:4 WEN -> Notes on 5:4 NTB -> Commandments; Jesting; Speaking; Thankfulness EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:4 5:4 - [In Context] Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes – these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:5 JFB -> Commentary on 5:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:5 PNT -> Commentary on 5:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:5 TSK -> Commentary on 5:5 TSK -> Entry for 5:5 WEN -> Notes on 5:5 NTB -> Adultery; Commandments; Covetousness; Heaven; Lasciviousness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Chastity; Covetousness; Heaven; Holiness; Idolatry; Sin EBD -> Covetousness; Ephesians, Epistle to; Idolatry; Kingdom of God PWP -> Devotional using 5:5 5:5 - [In Context] You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is really an idolater who worships the things of this world.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:6 JFB -> Commentary on 5:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:6 PNT -> Commentary on 5:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:6 TSK -> Commentary on 5:6 TSK -> Entry for 5:6 WEN -> Notes on 5:6 NTB -> Adultery; Anger; Commandments; Company; Deceit; Wicked (People); Words TTT -> Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God; Anger of God, The; Chastity; Deceit; Punishment of the Wicked, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:6 PWP -> Devotional using 5:6 5:6 - [In Context] Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:7 JFB -> Commentary on 5:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:7 PNT -> Commentary on 5:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:7 TSK -> Commentary on 5:7 TSK -> Entry for 5:7 WEN -> Notes on 5:7 NTB -> Company TTT -> Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God; Sanctification EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:7 PWP -> Devotional using 5:7 5:7 - [In Context] Don't participate in the things these people do.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:8 JFB -> Commentary on 5:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:8 PNT -> Commentary on 5:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:8 TSK -> Commentary on 5:8 TSK -> Entry for 5:8 WEN -> Notes on 5:8 NTB -> Blindness; Darkness; Depravity Of Man; Holiness; Light; Righteous TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual; Conduct, Christian; Holiness; Light; Sanctification; Titles and Names of Saints EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to TV -> Devotional using 5:8 TV -> Devotional using 5:8 TV -> Devotional using 5:8 5:8 - [In Context] For though your hearts were once full of darkness, now you are full of light from the Lord, and your behavior should show it!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:9 JFB -> Commentary on 5:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:9 PNT -> Commentary on 5:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:9 TSK -> Commentary on 5:9 TSK -> Entry for 5:9 WEN -> Notes on 5:9 NTB -> Holiness; Holy Spirit; Righteousness; Truth TTT -> Fruits; Righteousness; Sanctification; Truth EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Fruit 5:9 - [In Context] For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:10 JFB -> Commentary on 5:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:10 PNT -> Commentary on 5:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:10 TSK -> Commentary on 5:10 TSK -> Entry for 5:10 WEN -> Notes on 5:10 NTB -> Holiness EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to 5:10 - [In Context] Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:11 JFB -> Commentary on 5:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:11 PNT -> Commentary on 5:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:11 TSK -> Commentary on 5:11 TSK -> Entry for 5:11 WEN -> Notes on 5:11 NTB -> Adultery; Commandments; Communion; Darkness; Fellowship; Holiness; Reproof; Wicked (People) TTT -> Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God; Communion of Saints; Darkness; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Reproof; Sin EBD -> Darkness; Ephesians, Epistle to 5:11 - [In Context] Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:12 JFB -> Commentary on 5:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:12 PNT -> Commentary on 5:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:12 TSK -> Commentary on 5:12 TSK -> Entry for 5:12 WEN -> Notes on 5:12 NTB -> Adultery; Gentiles; Sin; Wicked (People) TTT -> Heathen, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to 5:12 - [In Context] It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:13 JFB -> Commentary on 5:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:13 PNT -> Commentary on 5:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:13 TSK -> Commentary on 5:13 TSK -> Entry for 5:13 WEN -> Notes on 5:13 NTB -> Reproof TTT -> Light EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to 5:13 - [In Context] But when the light shines on them, it becomes clear how evil these things are.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:14 JFB -> Commentary on 5:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:14 PNT -> Commentary on 5:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:14 TSK -> Commentary on 5:14 TSK -> Entry for 5:14 WEN -> Notes on 5:14 NTB -> Death; Depravity Of Man; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Light; Regeneration; Repentance; Salvation TTT -> Death, Spiritual EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to UTM -> Devotional using 5:14 5:14 - [In Context] And where your light shines, it will expose their evil deeds. This is why it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:15 JFB -> Commentary on 5:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:15 PNT -> Commentary on 5:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:15 TSK -> Commentary on 5:15 TSK -> Entry for 5:15 WEN -> Notes on 5:15 NTB -> Commandments; Watchfulness; Wisdom; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Heedfulness; Prudence EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:15 PWP -> Devotional using 5:15 PWP -> Devotional using 5:15 TV -> Devotional using 5:15 TV -> Devotional using 5:15 TV -> Devotional using 5:15 TV -> Devotional using 5:15 TV -> Devotional using 5:15 5:15 - [In Context] So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:16 JFB -> Commentary on 5:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:16 PNT -> Commentary on 5:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:16 TSK -> Commentary on 5:16 TSK -> Entry for 5:16 WEN -> Notes on 5:16 NTB -> Wisdom; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Time EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:16 PWP -> Devotional using 5:16 PWP -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 5:16 - [In Context] Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:17 JFB -> Commentary on 5:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:17 PNT -> Commentary on 5:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:17 TSK -> Commentary on 5:17 TSK -> Entry for 5:17 WEN -> Notes on 5:17 NTB -> Commandments; Wisdom EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 5:17 PWP -> Devotional using 5:17 PWP -> Devotional using 5:17 5:17 - [In Context] Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:18 JFB -> Commentary on 5:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:18 PNT -> Commentary on 5:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:18 TSK -> Commentary on 5:18 TSK -> Entry for 5:18 WEN -> Notes on 5:18 NTB -> Commandments; Drunkenness; Holy Spirit; Joy; Wine TTT -> Drunkenness; Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, The; Wine EBD -> Drunk; Ephesians, Epistle to; Wine PWP -> Devotional using 5:18 PWP -> Devotional using 5:18 PWP -> Devotional using 5:18 5:18 - [In Context] Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:19 JFB -> Commentary on 5:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:19 PNT -> Commentary on 5:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:19 TSK -> Commentary on 5:19 TSK -> Entry for 5:19 WEN -> Notes on 5:19 NTB -> Commandments; Fellowship; Joy; Music; Praise; Song; Testimony; Thankfulness TTT -> Joy; Music; Praise EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Hymn SBD -> Hymn PWP -> Devotional using 5:19 PWP -> Devotional using 5:19 TV -> Devotional using 5:19 TV -> Devotional using 5:19 TV -> Devotional using 5:19 5:19 - [In Context] Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:20 JFB -> Commentary on 5:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:20 PNT -> Commentary on 5:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:20 TSK -> Commentary on 5:20 TSK -> Entry for 5:20 WEN -> Notes on 5:20 NTB -> Commandments; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Thankfulness TTT -> Thanksgiving EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Prayer PWP -> Devotional using 5:20 PWP -> Devotional using 5:20 TV -> Devotional using 5:20 TV -> Devotional using 5:20 TV -> Devotional using 5:20 5:20 - [In Context] And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:21 JFB -> Commentary on 5:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:21 PNT -> Commentary on 5:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:21 TSK -> Commentary on 5:21 TSK -> Entry for 5:21 WEN -> Notes on 5:21 NTB -> Commandments; Fear Of God; Humility EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Fear of the Lord the PWP -> Devotional using 5:21 TV -> Devotional using 5:21 TV -> Devotional using 5:21 TV -> Devotional using 5:21 5:21 - [In Context] And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:22 JFB -> Commentary on 5:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:22 PNT -> Commentary on 5:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:22 TSK -> Commentary on 5:22 TSK -> Entry for 5:22 WEN -> Notes on 5:22 NTB -> Church; Husband; Wife TTT -> Wives EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife SBD -> Marriage 5:22 - [In Context] You wives will submit to your husbands as you do to the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:23 JFB -> Commentary on 5:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:23 PNT -> Commentary on 5:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:23 TSK -> Commentary on 5:23 TSK -> Entry for 5:23 WEN -> Notes on 5:23 NTB -> Church; Husband; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Wife TTT -> Christ, the Head of the Church; Church, The; Husbands; Marriage; Salvation; Titles and Names of Christ EBD -> Church; Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Solomon, Song of; Wife 5:23 - [In Context] For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of his body, the church; he gave his life to be her Savior.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:24 JFB -> Commentary on 5:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:24 PNT -> Commentary on 5:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:24 TSK -> Commentary on 5:24 TSK -> Entry for 5:24 WEN -> Notes on 5:24 NTB -> Church; Husband; Wife TTT -> Church, The; Love of Christ, The; Marriage; Wives EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife 5:24 - [In Context] As the church submits to Christ, so you wives must submit to your husbands in everything.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:25 JFB -> Commentary on 5:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:25 PNT -> Commentary on 5:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:25 TSK -> Commentary on 5:25 TSK -> Entry for 5:25 WEN -> Notes on 5:25 NTB -> Atonement; Church; Husband; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Sanctification; Suffering; Wife TTT -> Atonement, The; Christ is God; Church, The; Holiness; Husbands; Love to Man; Union With Christ EBD -> Church; Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:25 SPG -> Devotional using 5:25 TV -> Devotional using 5:25 TV -> Devotional using 5:25 TV -> Devotional using 5:25 5:25 - [In Context] And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. He gave up his life for her
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:26 JFB -> Commentary on 5:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:26 PNT -> Commentary on 5:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:26 TSK -> Commentary on 5:26 TSK -> Entry for 5:26 WEN -> Notes on 5:26 NTB -> Ablution; Baptism; Church; Husband; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Sanctification; Symbols And Similitudes; Types; Washing; Word Of God TTT -> Atonement, The; Baptism with the Holy Spirit; Christ is God; Church, The; Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Excellency and Glory of the Church, The; Holiness; Husbands; Laver of Brass; Purifications or Baptisms; Sanctification; Scriptures, The; Types of Christ; Union With Christ; Water EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:26 TV -> Devotional using 5:26 TV -> Devotional using 5:26 TV -> Devotional using 5:26 5:26 - [In Context] to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God's word. F10
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:27 JFB -> Commentary on 5:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:27 PNT -> Commentary on 5:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:27 TSK -> Commentary on 5:27 TSK -> Entry for 5:27 WEN -> Notes on 5:27 NTB -> Blemish; Blessing; Church; Husband; Jesus, The Christ; Sanctification; Types TTT -> Atonement, The; Christ is God; Church, The; Excellency and Glory of the Church, The; Holiness; Husbands; Sanctification; Types of Christ; Union With Christ EBD -> Blemish; Church; Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Solomon, Song of; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:27 5:27 - [In Context] He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:28 JFB -> Commentary on 5:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:28 PNT -> Commentary on 5:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:28 TSK -> Commentary on 5:28 TSK -> Entry for 5:28 WEN -> Notes on 5:28 NTB -> Church; Husband; Wife TTT -> Christ is God; Husbands; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:28 5:28 - [In Context] In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:29 JFB -> Commentary on 5:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:29 PNT -> Commentary on 5:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:29 TSK -> Commentary on 5:29 TSK -> Entry for 5:29 WEN -> Notes on 5:29 NTB -> Church; Husband; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Christ is God; Husbands; Union With Christ EBD -> Church; Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Solomon, Song of; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:29 5:29 - [In Context] No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body, which is the church.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:30 JFB -> Commentary on 5:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:30 PNT -> Commentary on 5:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:30 TSK -> Commentary on 5:30 TSK -> Entry for 5:30 WEN -> Notes on 5:30 NTB -> Assurance; Church; Fellowship; Husband; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Marriage; Righteous TTT -> Assurance; Christ is God; Husbands; Titles and Names of Saints; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:30 5:30 - [In Context] And we are his body.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:31 JFB -> Commentary on 5:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:31 PNT -> Commentary on 5:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:31 TSK -> Commentary on 5:31 TSK -> Entry for 5:31 WEN -> Notes on 5:31 NTB -> Church; Husband; Marriage; Quotations And Allusions; Wife TTT -> Christ is God; Husbands; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Mystery; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:31 5:31 - [In Context] As the Scriptures say, "A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one." F11
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:32 JFB -> Commentary on 5:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:32 PNT -> Commentary on 5:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:32 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:32 TSK -> Commentary on 5:32 TSK -> Entry for 5:32 NTB -> Church; Fellowship; Husband; Marriage; Righteous TTT -> Christ is God; Husbands; Union With Christ EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Mystery; Wife PWP -> Devotional using 5:32 5:32 - [In Context] This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 5:33 JFB -> Commentary on 5:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:33 PNT -> Commentary on 5:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:33 TSK -> Commentary on 5:33 TSK -> Entry for 5:33 NTB -> Husband; Wife TTT -> Husbands; Wives EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Marriage; Wife SBD -> Marriage PWP -> Devotional using 5:33 5:33 - [In Context] So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
FOOTNOTES: F5: Ps 68:18. F6: Or to the lowest parts of the earth. F7: Greek Gentiles. F8: Zech 8:16. F9: Ps 4:4. F10: Greek having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. F11: Gen 2:24.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; PWP - Praying With Paul; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.