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Ephesians 5:24

Ephesians 5:24
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Being defiled, both with original sin and actual transgressions; for God's elect, whom Christ loved and espoused from…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

In everything - In everything which is not contrary to the will of God; see the notes on Eph 5:23.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

In every thing - That is, every lawful thing; for it is not intimated that they should obey their husbands in any thing…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 5:21-33

Here the apostle begins his exhortation to the discharge of relative duties. As a general foundation for these duties,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Therefore Translate, certainly, But. The Apostle has guarded the husband s headship from undue comparison with the…

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