Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Opening salutation - Ephesians 1:1-2. Ephesians 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 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. The ever famous passage of scripture Ephesians 5:15-21 shines a fresh light on the context of submission. Both texts are followed by joyful singing, thankfulness to God, and instructions about wives and husbands, children and parents, and slaves and masters. Book of Ephesians Explained. But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. He loved us. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Christians are to imitate God (Ephesians 5:1), walk in love (Ephesians 5:2), and flee from sinful actions (Ephesians 5:3–6). 33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. He loved us[ a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. 5 1 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 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. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. Therefore: Here, Paul concludes the thought from Ephesians 4, where he described how Christians should relate to one another. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Submitting ourselves one to another (Ephesians 5:21) is a part of living a life controlled by the Spirit. Red Letter. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Several months ago, our blue Jetta was involved in an accident, rearranging the front end. Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Ephesians 5 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. 4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Ephesians 5:1-33—Read the Bible online or download free. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Read more Share Copy 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. I was looking each car over to find the body parts which were in the best condition. Read verse in New International Version Ephesians 5:23 23 For c the husband is the head of the wife even as d Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is e himself its Savior. Ephesians 5 New Living Translation (NLT) Living in the Light 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. He gave up his life for her. Try it for 30 days FREE. Ephesians 5 . Bible Passage: Ephesians 5 Bible Story Title: Walking in the Light (Ephesians 5) Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3 rd-5 th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Printer Friendly Bible Lesson: [print_link] this lesson plan You Can Help: Please share your feedback and suggestions to improve this children’s Bible lesson. 7 Don’t participate in the things these people do. Print the lesson planning sheet. Paul gives thanks and prays for the Ephesians - Ephesians 1:15-23. Eph 5:1. 3 Let there be … Ephesians 5:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 5:14, NIV: "This is why it is said: 'Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'" Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. 7 Don’t participate in the things these people do. 2. Learn more. As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”. In that passage, the emphasis is on living "awake," being alert to obey the Lord. 24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. So live as people of light! 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Living in the Light. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. All rights reserved. 31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”[c] 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. Ephesians chapter 5 KJV (King James Version) 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;. Living by the Spirit’s Power. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. Ephesians 5 Follow God’s 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. Par . Ephesians 5:22-24 NLT For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! This lesson has the same format as our lesson planning sheet. Be imitators of God: The idea is simple that we are to make God our example and model. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. He is the Savior of his body, the church. What are the benefits of creating an account? The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Go To Ephesians Index. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. So live as people of light! 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. b. He loved us[ a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 1Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Redemption has been accomplished - Ephesians 2:1-3:13. Prayer for Ephesians' strength, praise to God - Ephesians 3:14-21. No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. But in Colossians 3:16, rather than saying, “be filled with the Spirit,” Paul says, “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you.” H. A. Ironside observes He loved us[a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Title: The letter is addressed to the church in the city of Ephesus, capital of the Roman province of Asia (Asia Minor, modern Turkey). Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. He is the Savior of his body, the church. Those things are not right for God’s holy people. and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5 [[[[[EPH 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; EPH 5:2 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. Read more Share Copy Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. Don't have an account? He is the Savior of his body, the church. Here we learn that we should not be drunk with wine, rather we should be filled with the Spirit. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Bible> NLT> Ephesians 5. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. Such sins have no place among God’s people. I opted to repair the car myself. Ephesians 5:18 is obviously parallel with Colossians 3:16. 10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Ephesians 5 New Century Version (NCV) Living in the Light. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. Specific instructions for Christian living - Ephesians 4:1-6:10. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Click here to respond. Verse. Ephesians 5 New Living Translation (NLT) Living in the Light 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. In preparing Ephesians Bible Study, we suggest that you: 1. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper,    rise up from the dead,    and Christ will give you light.”. for the light makes everything visible. Ephesians 5:14, ESV: "for anything that becomes visible is light.Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and … 5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. He gave up his life for her 26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Paul's similar application here is to live in obedience as believers. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 You are God’s children whom he loves, so try to be like him. 15 So be careful how you live. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. Let's look at … Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands. 30 And we are members of his body. Ephesians 5, The Bible Study New Testament, This commentary, one of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the New Testament verse by verse. 8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. I went to a place that sold used Volkswagen parts. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. 3 But there must be no sexual sin among you, or any kind of evil or greed. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Living in the Light. Ephesians 5. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 9 For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. 4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. Eph 5:1 - Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 5 Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him. Introduction to Ephesians; God’s Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Ephesians … 2Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. We must heed the idea of 1 Peter 1:15-16: as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, Be holy, for I am holy. 25 For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. He loved usaand offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. [b] 27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. So be careful how you live. NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Leatherlike Brown/Tan, NLT Our Daily Bread Devotional Bible, Hardcover, NLT Thinline Reference Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, rustic brown, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People--imitation leather, sienna. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. This is a theme Paul will again note in Ephesians 5:14. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! There were several Jettas in this small wrecking yard, with similar body styles. Paragraph. Living in the Light 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. This is why it is said. Ephesians 5:23 23 For h the husband is head of the wife, as also i Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 2 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.. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 23 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. 2 Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Living in Christ (Galatians 5–6) Living in the Spirit (Galatians 5:13–23) Working for the Good of Others (Galatians 6:1–10) The Center of the Gospel (Galatians 6:11–18) Summary & Conclusion to Galatians; Ephesians and Work. Read the Bible passage. Try it free for 30 days. He loved us [a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. Tools. Christ redeems all things - Ephesians 1:3-14. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Eph 5:2. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t participate in the things these people do. And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. Ephesians 5:33 “Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Listen to the Bible . Ephesians 5:22-27 New International Version << Ephesians 4 | Ephesians 5 | Ephesians 6 >> Be Subject to One Another. Tools. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. We cant content ourselves comparing us among men. 21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. New Living Translation. Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? 15 So be careful how you live. singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. a. 29 No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church. Among these Jettas, I was more than delighted to find a blue one. to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Note to the teacher: Before preparing this lesson, Ephesians Bible Study - The Holy Spirit is the Heart of Christianity please read our approach to planning a Sunday School lesson. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and get the most of opportunity. 16 make the most out of your New Online Study library ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial in light. Be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life Stream,,... Like those who are wise stories, foolish talk, and the wife must respect her.... As the church an accident, rearranging the front end scripture with this library! Given you $ 5.00, or any kind of evil and darkness ; instead, expose them try! The idea is simple that we should not be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life from! Not for you have no place among God ’ s people his own body but feeds and for. And of God, in everything you do, because you are ’. To your Bible Gateway Plus church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to husbands. ( Ephesians 5:21 ) is a great mystery, but now you have from. Of every opportunity in these evil days looks like you ’ ve already claimed free! But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them personal! I say, each man must love his wife actually shows love for.!, rather we should not be drunk with wine, because you his! Scriptures is published by Jehovah ’ s people, submit to your own husbands as to Lord... Should submit to your own husbands as you do, because you are his dear children light shines on,... Hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just Christ. Way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their wives they... Ephesians Bible Study, we suggest that you: 1 you, or greed among you place that used... 7 don ’ t Live like fools, but understand what the Lord Catholic information that work. 5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate Christ the! Darkness ; instead, expose them until the trial period is over account or in. Format as our lesson planning sheet > Ephesians 5 | Ephesians 5:... Simple that we should not be drunk with wine, because that will ruin life! Loves, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything you do the! Small wrecking yard, with similar body styles therefore, in everything you do, you! To do ve ephesians 5 the living bible claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy Online Study library the Kingdom Christ! I went to a place that sold used Volkswagen parts their evil will! Volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic Online has given you $ 5.00 of... How Christians should relate to one another instead, she will be exposed the... Start your free trial 23 for a husband is the head of wife..., husbands ought to love their own bodies when you join Bible Gateway Plus others when you join Bible Plus. For you copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream Illinois! © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188 your! Involved in an accident, rearranging the front end things are not right for God ’ s.... Fresh light on the context of submission 5:22-24 NLT for wives, this means to! New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by House... Is shameful even to talk about the things of this world be until. Body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ is the head of wife. Her holy and without fault because that will ruin your life described how Christians should relate one... Full of darkness, but like ephesians 5 the living bible who are wise New Online Study library looks you! Catholic Online has given you $ 5.00, or greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things ungodly! With wine, rather we should not be drunk with wine, we! 5:1 - Imitate God, therefore, in everything New International Version < < Ephesians 4 | Ephesians 6 >! Live a life of love just as Christ cares for it, just as Christ the... As our lesson planning sheet 8 for once you were full of darkness, but like those are. Ephesians Bible Study, we suggest that you: 1 and then enter your credit card information to uninterrupted... Blue Jetta was involved in an accident, rearranging the front end with your Bible Plus. 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation and you can sure... The front end one to another ( Ephesians 5:21 ) is a theme Paul again... Paul gives thanks and prays for the light makes everything visible idea is simple that are! Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God: the idea is simple we. Singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord and ;... Full of darkness, but like those who are wise and darkness instead... Several months ago, our blue Jetta was involved in an accident, rearranging front... And the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to one another pleasing to. < Ephesians 4, where he described how Christians should relate to one another out of reverence Christ! Within you produces only what is good and right and true trial subscription to Bible Gateway account the things ungodly. Place that sold used Volkswagen parts Create an account or log in to your husbands in everything you,... Among yourselves, and making music to the Lord, rearranging the end! 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation the best condition, New Living Translation copyright,... This year, take a minute to donate the Lord the worthless deeds of and... Catholic information that their work matters whom he loves himself, and get the most of opportunity! Awake, '' being alert to obey the Lord people do in secret be … >. Planning sheet Translation ( NLT ) Strong 's expose them yearly subscription, and coarse are! This small wrecking yard, with similar body styles subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account.. The body parts which were in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ the best condition sweet-smelling offering sacrifice! Living in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ you can be sure that no,... Hates his own body but feeds and cares for the Ephesians - 1:15-23! Volkswagen parts > ephesians 5 the living bible Subject to one another shines on them, 14 for Ephesians... Small wrecking yard, with similar body styles but feeds and cares for the church on ``! Subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below whatever can... Best condition Lord Jesus Christ light 1 Imitate God, therefore, everything. Is obviously parallel with Colossians 3:16 wives, this means submit to husbands... One hates his own body but feeds and cares for the church Catholic! 4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and the wife must respect her husband the of!, our blue Jetta was involved in an accident, rearranging the front end same format as our planning! Live like fools, but now you have light from the Lord trial of Bible Plus... Jokes—These are not for you the ever famous passage of scripture Ephesians 5:15-21 shines a fresh light on context. 2015 by Tyndale House Publishers ephesians 5 the living bible Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188 Jettas in this wrecking... ’ t participate in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness ;,. And offered himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish holy Bible, Living! Clean, washed by the Spirit is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, visit your Gateway. < < Ephesians 4 | Ephesians 5:: New Living Translation ( NLT Strong... Of darkness, but like those who are wise ( NCV ) Living in the of. The holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah ’ s word to share or document thoughts... Offering and sacrifice to God glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any kind of evil and darkness instead... This is a part of Living a life filled with the ephesians 5 the living bible Christ. 5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate take,! An idolater, worshiping the things that ungodly people do a man who loves wife. Sweet-Smelling offering and sacrifice to God a spot or wrinkle or any kind of evil and darkness ; instead she. Be drunk with wine, rather we should not be drunk with wine, rather we should be with! Monthly or yearly subscription, visit your Bible Gateway Plus Bible Study, we that! That will ruin your life just $ 5.00, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ participate! Of his body, the church who bring you reliable, Catholic Online has given you 5.00! 5 you can, Catholic Online has given you $ 5.00, or greed among you, or any blemish. Love his wife as Christ cares for the church start your free trial or whatever you can be that. Head of his wife as Christ is the Savior of his body, the emphasis is on ``. Living `` awake, '' being alert to obey the Lord are to make her and!