New Testament · Epistle
Ephesians 5:28
So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
About Ephesians 5:28
Few verses address Domestic Violence in the Bible and The Role of the Husband in the Bible as directly as Ephesians 5:28. This New Testament passage from the epistle of Ephesians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 11:5
“The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
- Malachi 2:16
“For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.”
- Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”
- Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- Proverbs 3:31
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”
How to Apply Ephesians 5:28
Pray through Ephesians 5:28 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Domestic Violence in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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- Ugo Candido, Engineer
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- New Testament