Where In Ephesians Does It Talk About Marriage?

In this message, David Guzik discusses the foundational ideas of Christian marriage, focusing on the mystery of Christ’s relationship and the importance of family in God’s plan. He cites Ephesians 5:22-33 as the classic Bible text on marriage, emphasizing the importance of being subject to one another in the fear of Christ. The text explains that a man must leave his father and mother when he marries to be perfectly joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery, but it is a reflection of the way we are part of the body of Christ. The Bible describes a successful marriage as one in which two people become “one flesh,” manifested most fully in the physical union of sexual intimacy. The New Testament warns against separating from what God has joined together, urging couples to not separate from what God has joined together. The message emphasizes the importance of recognizing Christ and the church in the relationship between husband and wife.

The third reading at our wedding was Ephesians 3:14-19, which emphasizes the importance of submission to one’s husbands as a form of submission to the Lord. The text emphasizes the importance of love, which is patient, kind, and does not envy, boast, or dishonor others. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth and always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. St. Paul’s Ephesians 5:31-32 reveals a profound mystery about marriage, as a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. The text encourages wives to love their wives as themselves, and the wife should see that she respects her husband. As the church submits to Christ, so should wives, and they should love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself to their wives. Marriage is sacred in the eyes of God, who instituted it in the first place at creation and established procreation but also as a means of bringing forth children.

What is the relationship between husband and wife expressed in Ephesians 5 22 33?

Notice how Paul grounds the commands (submitandlove) in the reality that the husband-wife relationship is an analogue to the relationship between Christ and the church. “Wives, submit to your own husbands…as the church submits to Christ.” And again, “Husbands, love your wives,as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Thus the relationship between a husband and wife should be a living metaphor of the relationship between Christ and the church.

The husband and wife make distinct contributions to this vision. The wife is to respect and submit to her own husband. For the Christian, submission is a virtue along with humility, meekness, tenderness and gentleness. These are fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5) that are to be evident inallChristians (cf. Eph 5:21, “…submitting to one another…”). In fact, when we practice submission, we are reflecting Jesus who said, “Yet not what I will, but what you will” (Mk. 14:36; cf. Jn 6:38; 1 Cor 15:38; Phil. 2:5; Heb 5:8).

Thats the essence of submission, “not what I will, but what you will.” Yielding. Being willing to give way to the direction another would like to go. This doesnt mean the wife is voiceless. Jesus intensely expressed his desires to the Father, but in the end yielded to the Fathers will. A wife may vigorously engage decision making with her husband, and yet yield where there seems to be an impasse. Two further points worth observing. First, Paul says the wife submits to herownhusband. Not to men in general, but to her own husband in particular. Second, he says she is to submitin all things. This is not about submitting to his sexual demands as some have suggested. Rather, this is a comprehensive posture of the heart.

What does the Bible say about wedding in Ephesians?

Ephesians 5:25-33: Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and …

What does Ephesians 4/32 say?

There are many lines in the Bible that are packed with meaning. One example comes from Ephesians 4:32:

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.”

In this sentence, Paul has summarized the biblical message: that we are to be kind, compassionate and forgiving. In other places, the gospel is summarized in other ways.

In Deuteronomy 6:5, we are taught, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind,” and in Leviticus 19:18, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” which is repeated throughout the gospels and the epistles. In the gospels, Jesus says these two commands sum up the whole law (Matthew 22:40). Jesus also said, according to Johns (15:13) gospel, “there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for a friend.”

Or Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans, writes, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of Gods mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy, and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans 12:1).

What do Ephesians say about marriage?

Eph. 5 Verses 21 to 33 22 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 As the church is subject to Christ, so let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands.

What is Ephesians 6:12?

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

What does ephesians 5/28 mean?

Just as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:27), husbands should love their wives. In saying this, Paul sets the ultimate standard in comparing the marriage relationship with Christ and the church. Such an attitude makes abuse, mistreatment, or abandonment impossible to justify.

ESVIn the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

NIVIn this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

NASBSo husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;

What does Ephesians 5 say about marriage?

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

What is Ephesians 4/26?

26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

26 “In your anger do not sin”a : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

What does Ephesians 5 verse 21 mean?

Mutual submission The passage then transitions to an explanation of mutual submission, including that between husbands and wives. Wives are to submit to their husbands, and respect them. Husbands are to love their wives in a Christ-like, sacrificial, and humble way.

ESVsubmitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

NIVSubmit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

NASBand subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ.

What does Ephesians 5 verse 33 mean?

Wives are commanded to submit to their husbands as they would to Christ, and to show them respect. Often overlooked, however, is that men are equally obligated. Husbands are told to love their wives as Christ loved the church: with humility and sacrifice, as if caring for their own bodies.

ESVHowever, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

NIVHowever, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

NASBNevertheless, as for you individually, each husband is to love his own wife the same as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband.

Is marriage a mystery in Ephesians?

Ephesians 5:31-32 The Passion Translation (TPT) For this reason a man is to leave his father and his mother and lovingly hold to his wife, since the two have become joined as one flesh. Marriage is the beautiful design of the Almighty, a great mystery of Christ and his church.

Is Ephesians 4 2 3 about marriage?

3.”Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” –Ephesians 4:2-3. This life verse is an obviously great reminder for marriage. If a husband and wife are humble, gentle, patient, and selfless, eager to keep the peace in their relationship, there would be a lot less fighting in the world. This verse reminds us to remain calm and do as Jesus would do.

4. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11. These words fill our hearts will hope and faithfulness. Sometimes we want to know all the plans God has for us, but I dont think we would be able to handle knowing all that He has for us in the future. He is strengthening us each day. This verse helps me to trust in God and trust in His timing and His plans for my future.

5.”Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” –Mark 10:9. If it wasnt for verses such as this, who knows where marriages would be today. Gods Word saves marriages and it can save yours too! You and your husband have been joined together. Dont let anyone or anything separate your love for each other.