And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Truth to Learn Parents should be an example of God’s love in the way they raise their children. Behind the Words The words “provoke … to anger” are...
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Ephesians 6:3 – Faithful Obedience from Love
That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. Truth to Learn We should be obedient to God because we love Him, not because we want or expect something from Him. Behind the Words The verbal phrase “it may be” is translated from...
Ephesians 6:2 – Honor Your Parents
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: Truth to Learn We should all give our parents honor and respect. Behind the Words Timaō is the Greek verb translated as “honor.” Timaō literally means “to place a high value on something.” It can refer to...
Ephesians 6:1 – Obedience is Right
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Truth to Learn Obeying our parents is what God expects from us. Behind the Words “Children” is translated from the Greek noun teknon, which is based on the verb tiktō, meaning “to bring forth, or bear children.” Therefore,...
Ephesians 5:33 – Back to the Point
Moreover, each individual among you also is to love his own wife as himself, and the wife that she honors her husband. Truth to Learn The responsibilities of husband and wife are not optional. Behind the Words “Moreover” is a translation of the Greek adverb plēn, which is a...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak in regard to Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 5:31 – Glued Together as One
"For this reason a man shall leave father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Truth to Learn God has a specific design for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The words “For this reason” are translated from the Greek words...
Ephesians 5:30 – God’s Body Love
For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s body which He loves. Behind the Words “For” is translated from hoti, a Greek conjunction which can be used to demonstrate something further (translated as “that”) or...
Ephesians 5:29 – Nourishment and Comfort
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as also Christ does the church. Truth to Learn Men are responsible for providing for the nourishment and comfort of their wives. Behind the Words The word translated “hated” is misesō, which means “to hate, to...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his own wife loves himself. Truth to Learn As we love ourselves, so a husband should love his wife. Behind the Words The word translated “ought” is opheilō, which means “to be indebted” or...
Ephesians 5:27 – No Blemishes or Wrinkles
that He might present the church to Himself in her glory, not having a stain or a wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. Truth to Learn Christ did everything in order to make us perfect for Him. Behind the Words “He...
Ephesians 5:26 – A Holy Cleansing
that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her with a bath of water by the word, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ gave His life to sanctify and cleanse His bride. Behind the Words “He might sanctify” is translated from the Greek verb hagiadzō, which is based on hagios, which...
Ephesians 5:25 – Sacrificial Love
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, Truth to Learn Husbands are to sacrifice for their wives. Behind the Words The word translated “love” is agapaō, which refers to “good will” or “benevolence,” that is, acts of goodness toward...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
But as the church is subordinate to Christ, so the wives to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek word alla, which implies an addition to...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
Because a husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost...
Ephesians 5:22 – Sometimes It’s Difficult
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Truth to Learn God has a perfect plan for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The word translated “wives” is gunē, which means “a woman.” It also is used throughout the New Testament to indicate a woman who is...
Ephesians 5:21 – The Spirit of Submission
submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. Truth to Learn The Spirit-filled Christian is humble and subservient. Behind the Words The word translated “submitting” is translated from the Greek verb hupotassō. This word is made up of hupo, meaning “under” or “beneath” and tassō, which means “to...
Ephesians 5:20 – Thankful for Everything
giving thanks always for everything to the God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Thankfulness is an indication of Spirit-filling. Behind the Words “Giving thanks” is translated from the Greek word eucharisteō. This word is made up of eu, meaning “good” or...
Ephesians 5:19 – Sing to God!
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord, Truth to Learn Singing God’s praise is a sign of being filled with the Spirit. Behind the Words “Speaking” is from the Greek word laleō, meaning “to utter words,”...
Ephesians 5:18 – Spirit Filled Living
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is excess; but be filled with the Spirit, Truth to Learn Be filled with the Spirit, not with yourself. Behind the Words “Drunk” is translated from the Greek verb methuskō, which is derived from methu (or methy), a fermented, alcoholic...
Ephesians 5:17 – God’s Will?
Therefore do not be ignorant, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Truth to Learn Christians need to understand God’s will. Behind the Words “Be” is translated from ginomai, which primarily means “to begin to be” or “to become.” It implies a change of state from one...
Ephesians 5:16 – Time and Eternity
redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Truth to Learn You only have one life. Live it with eternity in view. Behind the Words The word “redeeming” is translated from the Greek word exagoradzō, which is made up of ex, meaning “out of” and agoradzō meaning “to buy”...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
Observe then how carefully you walk, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “Observe” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, Arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple...
Ephesians 5:13 – Be The Light
But all things that are exposed by the light are revealed, for whatever has been revealed is light Truth to Learn God’s light exposes sin for what it is. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “exposed” is elegchō, which we learned back in verse eleven means “to rebuke...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful to even speak of those things being done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...
Ephesians 5:11 – Be Light – Expose Darkness
And have no partnership with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Truth to Learn Christians should always do what is right, avoid what is wrong, and expose evil for what it is. Behind the Words The words “have … partnership” are translated from the Greek verb...
Ephesians 5:10 – Just Do It!
discovering what is pleasing to the Lord. Truth to Learn We please God by doing, not just knowing. Behind the Words “Discovering” is from the Greek word dokimadzō. The basic meaning of this word is “to test something to determine its worth.” It is the word used of testing...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck”...
Ephesians 5:8 – Live the Light
For you were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Truth to Learn Christians are to demonstrate the light of God in our lives. Behind the Words “Once” is translated from pote, which means “at some time.” It can be used with...
Matthew 2:11 – God Meets Our Needs
And having come into the house, they saw the young child with His mother Mary, and falling down, they worshiped Him. And opening their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold and frankincense and myrrh. Truth to Learn Read your Bible carefully and watch God provide for you. Behind...