Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Ephesians 5 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. We also learn the christian principles of submission in. Next chapter of ephesians the book of ephesians, chapter 5 we hope that you find the content of the book of ephesians, chapter 5 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Bible teaching from the book of ephesians chapter 5 verses 1. Ephesians 5 new international version niv bible gateway. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. Ephesians, chapter 5 king james version christian answers.
Ephesians chapter 5 discover the 66 books of the bible. Ephesians 5, english standard version 2016 esv bible. Ephesians chapter 5 1611 kjv king james version 1 be ye therefore followers of god, as deare children 2 and walke in loue, as christ also hath loued vs, and hath giuen himselfe for vs, an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling sauour 3 but fornication and all vncleannesse, or couetousnesse, let it not be once named amongst you, as becommeth saints. The epistle to the ephesians chapter five objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in love, light, and wisdom 2 to understand the responsibilities wives and husbands have toward each other 3 to appreciate the high esteem and great love the lord has for his church summary paul continues to exhort christians to. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. Ephesians chapter 5 this is the fifth of six bible studies on the book of ephesians. Be imitators of god, therefore, as dearly loved children. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. What caught my eye here was the phrase foolish talk. Chapter 5 continues the very practical second half of the book of ephesians. This is completely inconsistent with greed for money, stuff or sexual conquest. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as bible. Ephesians is one of my favorite books, i love chapter 6 with the armor of god. Be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. Ephesians 5 new king james version nkjv walk in love. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore. Ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. Ephesians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Ephesians 5 kjv be ye therefore followers of god, as bible. Ephesians chapter 5 teaches us how to walk in love, light, and wisdom while while watching around us to be wary. But, when we go to church and get back into church and read the bible we are full. 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.
Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. The christian has no greater calling or purpose than that of imitating his lord. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to. Welcome to the fifth of six studies of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Ephesians 5 1,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic. Union among saints john nelson darby letters 1 children of light christian friend. Ephesians chapter 4 in the first three chapters of ephesians, paul has set forth the believers position with all the blessings, honors, and privileges of being a child of god. These participles have been variously interpreted, but perhaps the two most likely interpretations are 1 the.
They are called to submit to their husbands as to the lord ephesians 5. That is the very purpose of sanctification, growing in likeness to the lord while serving him on earth matt. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops. Eph 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as bible. The book of ephesians chapter five workbook ee onlinebiblestudy. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook.