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Ephesians:5:25-27: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
A woman in bible prophecy represents a church.
Jeremiah:6:2: I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.
The author describes what Christ did and will do for the his bride---the church.
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∙ 12y agoPaul here is referring to Scripture quoting Zechariah 8:16 - calling on believers to speak the truth to each other because all believers are united in Christ. Also, Proverbs 6:17 identifies a lying tongue as one of six things God abhors.
Paul continues referring to Scripture in verse 26 speaking of anger and not sinning (Psalm 4:4) indicating that all wrath is not sinful.
Like Jesus and the other Apostles, the authority of the Old Testament Scripture is prevalent throughout the New Testament. In the Book of Ephesians, Paul uses 12 references/quotes/paraphrases of it.
All Scripture is to be read and studied.
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Please explain Ephesians Chapter 25 verses 21-28?
Ephesians doesn't have 25 chapters.
What metaphors do Paul use in Ephesians?
A Middle Wall of Partition - Ephesians 2:13-15A Bond Containing Ordinances - Ephesians 2:15The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:14-18The Body - Ephesians 4:16The Church is His BUILDING; Christ is the Cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:19-22The Temple - Ephesians 2:21The Church is His BODY; Christ is the Head (Ephesians 1:22-23) Like a Garment - Ephesians 5:27The Church is His FAMILY; Christ is Big Brother. (Ephesians 3:6, 10, 15)The Church is His MATURE MAN; Christ is the Example. (Ephesians 4:11-16)The Church is His BRIDE; Christ is the Groom. (Ephesians 5:27)
Is drinking okay for a Christian?
Ephesians 5:18
Where in the bible does it say ye can drink but not be a drunker?
This is found in Ephesians 5:18 -
What is the verse about how a husband should love his wife?
Ephesians 5:28-33
Where does say wives should honor their husbands?
Ephesians 5:21-6:9 is the section on relationships based on the idea "submit to one another." The verse that says "wives submit to your husbands" is Ephesians 5:22.
What bible verse tells you to break free from your limits?
Ephesians ch.5 v1
Where can you find in the Bible the Word ashamed?
Romans- 1:16 & Ephesians 5:11
Which 5 are letters?
The Letters by Paul are 1) To the Romans, 2) To the Hebrews, 3) To Titus, 4) To Timothy, 5) To the Ephesians.
How do you say ephesians in spanish?
Ephesians, in Spanish, is "Efesios".
Is marriage a sign of Christ?
Yes. It is a sign of Christ and His bride (the Church) see Ephesians 5
Explain Ephesians 61-15?
Obey your parents in the Lord because it is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise of a good, long life.
