Ephesians 5
Walking in Love and Light
1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. References Christ: 2 Corinthians 2:15, 8:9. Love: John 13:34, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 4:8. Parallel theme: Genesis 8:21, Matthew 20:28, Titus 2:14 +5
3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Holy: 1 Thessalonians 4:7. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:5, 5:12, Matthew 15:19, 1 Corinthians 6:13, 6:18, 10:8, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Revelation 2:21 +5
4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Judgment: Romans 1:18, Colossians 3:6. References God: 1 John 4:1. Word: Colossians 2:4, 1 Peter 2:8. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:4, 24:24, Mark 13:5, Colossians 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 +5
7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:11, Numbers 16:26, Psalms 50:18, 1 Timothy 5:22, Revelation 18:4
8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: Light: Isaiah 9:2, Jeremiah 13:16, John 8:12, 12:36, 12:46, Acts 26:18, 1 John 1:7. Darkness: Ephesians 4:18, Colossians 1:13. Parallel theme: Ephesians 2:2 +5
9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Good: Romans 2:4, 15:14, 3 John 1:11. Righteousness: Ephesians 6:14, Philippians 1:11, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 11:33 +2
10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. References Lord: Psalms 19:14, Proverbs 21:3. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 6:20, Romans 14:18, Philippians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 Timothy 2:3, Hebrews 12:28, 1 Peter 2:5, 2:20 +5
11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Darkness: Romans 13:12. Parallel theme: Romans 6:21, 16:17, Galatians 6:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 3:14, 1 Timothy 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:5, Titus 2:15, Revelation 18:4 +5
12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:3, 2 Samuel 12:12, Proverbs 9:17, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Jeremiah 23:24, Romans 2:16, 1 Peter 4:3, Revelation 20:12 +3
13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Light: Micah 7:9, 1 Corinthians 4:5. Parallel theme: Lamentations 2:14, Hosea 2:10, 7:1
14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Resurrection: Isaiah 26:19, 60:1, Colossians 3:1. Light: John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6. Parallel theme: Isaiah 51:17, 52:1, Romans 6:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:6 +5
Filled with the Spirit
15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:8, Matthew 10:16, Luke 24:25, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Philippians 1:27, Colossians 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Timothy 6:9, James 3:13, 1 Peter 1:22 +5
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Redemption: Colossians 4:5. Evil: Ephesians 6:13, Psalms 37:19, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Amos 5:13. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 12:35, Romans 13:11, 1 Corinthians 7:26, Galatians 6:10 +5
17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. is. References Lord: Job 28:28, Psalms 111:10. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:15, Jeremiah 4:22, John 7:17, Romans 12:2, Colossians 1:9, 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Peter 4:2 +5
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Spirit: Luke 1:15, 11:13, Acts 11:24. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 21:20, Proverbs 20:1, Isaiah 5:22, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:7 +5
19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; References Lord: Psalms 86:12. Spirit: Isaiah 65:14, Colossians 3:16. Sin: Psalms 147:7, James 5:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 62:8, 95:2, Matthew 26:30, Acts 16:25, 1 Corinthians 14:26 +5
20 Giving thanks always for all things unto GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; References Jesus: Colossians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Peter 2:5. References God: Philippians 4:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2:13, Hebrews 13:15. References Lord: Psalms 34:1, Isaiah 63:7. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:4 +5
21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. References God: 1 Peter 2:17, 5:5. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:22, 5:24, 1 Corinthians 16:16, Galatians 5:13, Philippians 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:11, 3:4, Hebrews 13:17 +5
Wives and Husbands
22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:16, Esther 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Titus 2:5
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. References Christ: Ephesians 4:15. Parallel theme: Colossians 1:18
24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:33, Colossians 3:20, Titus 2:7
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Love: Ephesians 5:2, 5:28, 5:33, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:19, Revelation 1:5. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:24, Galatians 1:4, 1 Peter 3:7, Revelation 5:9 +5
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1).,
27 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. Holy: Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 1:22. Related: Song of Solomon 4:7. Glory: Jude 1:24. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 4:14, 11:2, Colossians 1:28, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 1:19, 2 Peter 3:14 +5
28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Love: Ephesians 5:25, 5:33. Parallel theme: Matthew 19:5
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. the church: Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:31, Proverbs 11:17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Isaiah 40:11
30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, 1 Corinthians 6:16
32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate. his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Love: Ephesians 5:25, Colossians 3:19. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:22, Esther 1:20, Hebrews 12:9