IN completing lately the annual round of our Christian holy-days, I expressed to you the wish that the holy emotions which our hearts experience at such seasons might not pass away with them; but that the impressions then made might accompany us during the other half of the year, so that without any extraordinary festival incitement we might constantly retain a more lively sense of communion with the Redeemer, and a fuller enjoyment of what the eternal Father has done through …Friedrich Schleiermacher—Selected Sermons of Schleiermacher, The Light of GodPreached for the Chelsea National Schools.] Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 5 For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean, Text: Ephesians 5, 15-21. That he might present it to himself a glorious church. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. The duty of husbands is to love their wives. Exhortation to brotherly love. Ephesians 5:27 KJV That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. If we do not reprove the sins of others, we have fellowship with them. Commentary on Ephesians 5:1,2 (Read Ephesians 5:1,2) Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Ephesians 5:28. Just what does "submit" (NIV, KJV) or "be subject" (NRSV) mean? Ephesians 5:27. The problem of sin is in man's thinking, which is why God says the problem is in the heart—in the mind. Ephesians 5:27 (KJV) That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Christ died so that he could give the church to himself \{like a bride\} full of glory (beauty). But by fervent prayer let us seek to be filled with the Spirit, and to avoid whatever may grieve our gracious Comforter. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:27. -- Ephes. v. 15, 16. K.J.V. 12. Ephesians 5:27, KJV: "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish." KJV_Strongs Ephesians 5:27. For both classes my text presents the best motto for another year. The words of Adam, mentioned by the apostle, are spoken literally of marriage; but they have also a hidden sense in them, relating to the union between Christ and his church. Eph 5:28 : So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. a. 5 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 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. 14. All God's people have reason to sing for joy. 28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. IN completing lately the annual round of our Christian holy-days, I expressed to you the wish that the holy emotions which our hearts experience at such seasons might not pass away with them; but that the impressions then made might accompany us during the other half of the year, so that without any extraordinary festival incitement we might constantly retain a more lively sense of communion with the Redeemer, and a fuller enjoyment of what the eternal Father has done through, Preached for the Chelsea National Schools.] There are many such texts, many more than we fancy; but this is one which is especially valuable …Charles Kingsley—Sermons for the Times, Against Foolish Talking and Jesting. Ephesians 5:27 Share that He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish. Jesus Christ said, 'Believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light'; and Paul gives substantially the same account of the way by which a man becomes a Son of the Light when he says, in the words preceding …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, The Fruit of the Light'The fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.'--Eph. That he might present it to himself a glorious church. Ephesians 5:27. And while we adore and rejoice in the condescending love of Christ, let husbands and wives learn hence their duties to each other. "Christ is the head" (Eph. This is one of the cases in which the Revised Version has done service by giving currency to an unmistakably accurate and improved reading. Moral and political aphorisms are seldom couched in such terms that they should be taken as they sound precisely, or according to the widest extent of signification; but do commonly need exposition, and admit exception: otherwise frequently they would not only clash with reason and experience, but interfere, thwart, and supplant one another. (5:27) Usually the bride's father would present her to the groom. Ephesians 5:25-27Open menuKing James VersionOpen menu. 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. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Redeeming the time, because the days, 'See, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.'--Eph. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. Eph 5:27 - That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, ... (KJV), 1611, 1769. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Parallel Verses. Ephesians 5:27 King James Version KJV That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. April 22. Drunkenness is a sin that never goes alone, but carries men into other evils; it is a sin very provoking to God. Ephesians 5:27 (KJV) Square Portrait Landscape That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (15-21) The duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between Christ and the church. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. These sins must be dreaded and detested. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16. The love of Christ to the church is an example, which is sincere, pure, and constant, notwithstanding her failures. Verses 3-14 Filthy lusts must be rooted out. G299. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). With most popular verse and related links. Ephesians 5:27. so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. When the distracted mother asked him in agony why he had waited so long, he sensibly replied: Text: Ephesians 5, 1-9. Here are not only cautions against gross acts of sin, but against what some may make light of. Some of us have, in all probability, very little more 'time' to 'redeem.' If we have lost our time heretofore, we must double our diligence for the future. Jesus Christ said, 'Believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light'; and Paul gives substantially the same account of the way by which a man becomes a Son of the Light when he says, in the words preceding, Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, 'The fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.'--Eph. This is a noble text, a royal text; one of those texts which forbid us to clip and cramp Scripture to suit any narrow notions of our own; which open before us boundless vistas of God's love, of human knowledge, of the future of mankind. Sinners, like men in the dark, are going they know not whither, and doing they know not what. ... Eph 5:27. 13. v. 9 (R.V.). Ephesians 5:27 Cross References « Ephesians 5:26 | Ephesians 5:28 » | Compare: NIV, KJV, NLT, NKJV, NRSV, ESV | Cross references home. We must have not only a sight and a knowledge that sin is sin, and in some measure shameful, but see it as a breach of God's holy law. Ephesians v. 13. 5 For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean …Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. Young's Ephesians 5:26. This is a noble text, a royal text; one of those texts which forbid us to clip and cramp Scripture to suit any narrow notions of our own; which open before us boundless vistas of God's love, of human knowledge, of the future of mankind. Ephesians 5:27. N.A.S.B. b. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. There is a presentation of the church by Christ to his Father at his death, when he gathered the elect together in one, brought them nigh, and reconciled them to God, and presented them to holy, unblamable, and unreproveable in his sight; That which stands in our Authorised Version, 'the fruit of the Spirit' seems to have been a correction made by some one who took offence at the violent metaphor, as he conceived it, that 'light' should bear 'fruit' and desired to tinker the text so as to bring it into …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Paul's Reasons for Temperance'And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. The true secret of union is for both to look upon God, and in the act of looking past themselves to Him they are unconsciously united. That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. Ephesians 5:27, NASB : "that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless." 12. (22-33) We cant content ourselves comparing us among men. The best masters of such wisdom are wont to interdict things, apt by unseasonable, Sermons on Evil-Speaking, by Isaac Barrow. -- Ephes. There will be failures and defects on both sides, in the present state of human nature, yet this does not alter the relation. Some of us have, in all probability, the prospect of many years yet to live. Ephesians 5 - Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; Copy Options. KJV: King James Version Walk as children of light, as having knowledge and holiness. v. 9 (R.V.). A.F.V v. 23). Therefore: Here, Paul concludes the thought from Ephesians 4, where he described how Christians should relate to one another. The best masters of such wisdom are wont to interdict things, apt by unseasonable …Isaac Barrow—Sermons on Evil-Speaking, by Isaac Barrow. 15. Third Sunday in LentText: Ephesians 5, 1-9. The most frivolous among us, I suppose, have some thoughts when we step across the conventional boundary that seems to separate the unbroken sequence …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, On Marriage. But here God both cleanses the church and presents her to the groom in all her splendor. The sailor was right when he saw the little boy fall overboard and waited a minute before he plunged to his rescue. KJV_Strongs 27 G2443 That G3936 he might present G846 it G1438 to himself G1741 a glorious G1577 church G3361, not G2192 having G4696 spot G2228, or G4512 wrinkle G2228, or G5100 any G5108 such thing G235; but G2443 that G5600 it should be G40 holy G2532 and G299 without blemish. Ephesians 5:27 - Easy To Read Version . But those only who are sanctified now, shall be glorified hereafter. (22-33). 15 Look therefore carefully how ye walk [See then that ye walk circumspectly], not as unwise, but as wise; 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. That G2443 he might present G3936 it G846 to himself G1438 a glorious G1741 church, G1577 not G3361 having G2192 spot, G4696 or G2228 wrinkle, G4512 or G2228 any G5100 such thing; G5108 but G235 that G2443 it should be G5600 holy G40 and G2532 without blemish. Ephesians 5:27 Choose a Background KJV: That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. When the vilest transgressors repent and believe the gospel, they become children of obedience, from whom God's wrath is turned away. Good Morning Picture. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. For both classes my text presents the best motto for another year. 1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell. 15. Eph 5:29 Ephesians 5:27 KJV. Verses 15-21 Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. The church and believers will not be without spot or wrinkle till they come to glory. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. If we have God's Word in our minds—along with the Holy Spirit—then there is a good chance that our minds will begin to change, to become circumcised, as it were—to be purified, to become holy as God is holy. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. After the example of prophets and apostles, we should call on those asleep and dead in sin, to awake and arise, that Christ may give them light. Verses 1-2 Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Often we want people to pray for us and help us, but always defeat our object when we look too much to them and lean upon them. Some of us have, in all probability, very little more 'time' to 'redeem.' 18 And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; 19 speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 giving thanks always for all things …Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. King James Version. Ephesians 5:27 . King James Version w/ Apocrypha But these things are so far from being profitable. Wives and Husbands. We do not now see what the Church one day will be, and what she ever was in the eyes of Jesus. That which stands in our Authorised Version, 'the fruit of the Spirit' seems to have been a correction made by some one who took offence at the violent metaphor, as he conceived it, that 'light' should bear 'fruit' and desired to tinker the text so as to bring it into, 'And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. Copy Options. (1,2) Cautions against several sins. Our cheerfulness should show itself as becomes Christians, in what may tend to God's glory. There are many ways of abetting, or taking part in the sins of others; by commendation, counsel, consent, or concealment. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints; 4 nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. The most frivolous among us, I suppose, have some thoughts when we step across the conventional boundary that seems to separate the unbroken sequence, TEXT: EPH. 13. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. Ephesians 5:27 KJV 1900 - That he might… | Biblia 58 bTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in cthe work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord dyour labor is not in vain. Paul's use of it is probably a reminiscence of the Master's, and so is a hint of the existence of the same teachings as we now find in the existing Gospels, long before their day. (o) The Church as it is considered in itself, will not be without wrinkle, before it come to the mark it aims at: for while it is in this life, it runs in a race. KJV W/ STRONGS BIBLE - EPHESIANS 5 PREVIOUS CHAPTER - NEXT CHAPTER - HELP - FB - TWITTER - GR VIDEOS - GR FORUMS - GR YOUTUBE . III, What Children of Light Should Be'Walk as children of light.'--Eph. He died so that the church could be pure and without fault, with no evil or sin or any other thing wrong in the church. Compare all, Exhortation to brotherly love. 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