Bible Commentaries
Ephesians 5

Introduction

Overview

Ephesians 5:1, After general exhortations to love; Ephesians 5:3, to flee fornication; Ephesians 5:4, and all uncleanness; Ephesians 5:7, not to converse with the wicked; Ephesians 5:15, to walk warily; Ephesians 5:18, and to be filled with the Spirit; Ephesians 5:22, he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands; Ephesians 5:25, and husbands ought to love their wives, Ephesians 5:32. even as Christ does his church.

Verse 1

followers: Ephesians 4:32, Leviticus 11:45, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 5:48, Luke 6:35, Luke 6:36, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 John 4:11

as: Jeremiah 31:20, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Colossians 3:12, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:2

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 15:15 - General Deuteronomy 24:22 - General 1 Samuel 20:14 - the kindness Job 29:16 - a father Psalms 26:3 - For Psalms 68:5 - a judge Psalms 85:13 - shall set Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Proverbs 3:3 - mercy Proverbs 16:32 - that is Proverbs 19:11 - and Proverbs 20:3 - an Amos 1:11 - kept Matthew 5:7 - are Matthew 5:9 - for Matthew 18:22 - but Matthew 18:33 - even John 10:4 - he goeth John 12:26 - let Acts 26:20 - and do 1 Corinthians 11:1 - even Galatians 3:26 - General Galatians 5:22 - love Philippians 2:15 - sons Colossians 2:6 - walk Colossians 3:15 - the peace 1 Thessalonians 1:6 - and of 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - touching 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - be 2 Timothy 2:19 - depart 1 Peter 3:8 - courteous 1 Peter 3:13 - followers 1 John 2:8 - which 1 John 3:10 - the children of God 3 John 1:11 - follow

Verse 2

walk: Ephesians 3:17, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:15, John 13:34, Romans 14:16, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Colossians 3:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:11, 1 John 3:12, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:21

as: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 3:19, Matthew 20:28, John 15:12, John 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Galatians 1:4, Galatians 2:20, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 7:25-27, Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 9:26, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:11, 1 Peter 2:21-24, 1 John 3:16, Revelation 1:5, Revelation 5:9

a sacrifice: Romans 8:3, *marg. 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 9:23, Hebrews 10:12

for a: Genesis 8:21, Leviticus 1:9, Leviticus 1:13, Leviticus 1:17, Leviticus 3:16, Amos 5:21, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Reciprocal: Genesis 22:9 - bound Genesis 29:20 - for the love Exodus 29:18 - sweet savour Leviticus 1:2 - If any Leviticus 2:9 - an offering Leviticus 3:7 - offer it Leviticus 4:31 - a sweet Leviticus 4:35 - and the priest shall make Leviticus 5:10 - offer Leviticus 5:12 - a memorial Leviticus 8:21 - a sweet savour Leviticus 9:12 - General Leviticus 14:20 - General Numbers 7:21 - General Numbers 15:3 - a sweet Numbers 28:2 - for a sweet savour unto me Deuteronomy 15:15 - General Deuteronomy 24:22 - General Deuteronomy 27:6 - burnt offerings 1 Samuel 20:14 - the kindness Ezra 6:10 - sweet savours Psalms 20:3 - Remember Psalms 26:3 - For Psalms 51:19 - pleased Psalms 85:13 - shall set Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Proverbs 3:3 - mercy Isaiah 53:5 - But he was Isaiah 53:10 - when thou shalt make his soul Ezekiel 20:41 - with your Ezekiel 45:17 - the prince's Ezekiel 46:12 - a voluntary Matthew 5:9 - for Matthew 5:48 - even Matthew 18:33 - even Luke 6:36 - General Luke 10:37 - He that Luke 22:19 - given John 6:51 - my flesh John 10:11 - giveth John 10:15 - and I John 11:36 - Behold John 12:26 - let John 13:15 - given Romans 4:25 - Who was Romans 8:37 - him Romans 13:13 - us Romans 15:5 - according to 1 Corinthians 11:1 - even 1 Corinthians 15:3 - Christ 2 Corinthians 5:21 - he Galatians 3:13 - redeemed Galatians 4:5 - redeem Galatians 5:22 - love Ephesians 1:4 - love Ephesians 5:8 - walk Philippians 2:5 - General Philippians 2:15 - sons Philippians 3:16 - let us walk Philippians 4:18 - an Colossians 1:10 - ye Colossians 1:14 - whom Colossians 2:6 - walk Colossians 3:13 - even 1 Thessalonians 2:12 - walk 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - died 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - be 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - which Hebrews 8:3 - have Hebrews 10:6 - thou Hebrews 12:2 - endured Hebrews 13:1 - General 1 Peter 1:15 - so 1 Peter 3:8 - courteous 1 John 2:6 - to walk 1 John 2:8 - which 1 John 4:11 - General 2 John 1:4 - walking 2 John 1:5 - that we

Verse 3

fornication: Ephesians 5:5, Ephesians 4:19, Ephesians 4:20, Numbers 25:1, Deuteronomy 23:17, Deuteronomy 23:18, Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:21, Acts 15:20, Romans 1:29, Romans 6:13, 1 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 10:8, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19-21, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Hebrews 12:16, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:10, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:21, Revelation 9:21, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15

covetousness: Ephesians 5:5, Exodus 18:21, Exodus 20:17, Joshua 7:21, 1 Samuel 8:3, Psalms 10:3, Psalms 119:36, Proverbs 28:16, Jeremiah 6:13, Jeremiah 8:10, Jeremiah 22:17, Ezekiel 33:31, Micah 2:2, Mark 7:22, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:14, Acts 20:33, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:3, 1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:7, Titus 1:11, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:2, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:14

named: Ephesians 5:12, Exodus 23:13, 1 Corinthians 5:1

as: Romans 16:2, Philippians 1:27, 1 Timothy 2:10, Titus 2:3

Reciprocal: Genesis 34:7 - thing Genesis 39:11 - none of the men Exodus 20:14 - General Leviticus 15:18 - the woman Isaiah 57:17 - the iniquity Ezekiel 33:9 - if thou Matthew 15:20 - which Mark 4:21 - Is a Luke 6:45 - good man Romans 3:10 - none Romans 7:7 - Thou shalt Romans 8:13 - ye live Romans 13:13 - chambering 1 Corinthians 7:35 - comely Ephesians 4:17 - that ye Ephesians 4:29 - no Colossians 3:18 - as 1 Timothy 1:10 - whoremongers Hebrews 12:15 - trouble James 3:6 - a world

Verse 4

filthiness: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 12:23, Proverbs 15:2, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Matthew 12:34-37, Mark 7:22, Colossians 3:8, James 3:4-8, 2 Peter 2:7, 2 Peter 2:18, Jude 1:10, Jude 1:13

convenient: Romans 1:28, Philemon 1:8

but: Ephesians 5:19, Ephesians 5:20, Ephesians 1:16, Psalms 33:1, Psalms 92:1, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:22, Daniel 6:10, John 6:23, 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 13:15

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 18:22 - ready Proverbs 23:16 - thy Proverbs 26:19 - and Luke 6:25 - laugh Luke 6:45 - good man 1 Corinthians 6:9 - fornicators Colossians 1:12 - Giving James 1:21 - filthiness James 1:26 - bridleth James 3:6 - a world

Verse 5

this: 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Galatians 5:19, Galatians 5:21

that no: Ephesians 5:3, Hebrews 13:4

who is: Galatians 5:21, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:17, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15

Reciprocal: Exodus 20:3 - General Joshua 2:1 - to spy secretly Judges 16:18 - brought money Psalms 10:3 - whom Proverbs 2:18 - General Proverbs 5:22 - sins Jeremiah 7:9 - steal Ezekiel 3:18 - I say Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Ezekiel 14:3 - these men Ezekiel 33:31 - but their Matthew 19:22 - for Matthew 25:34 - inherit Mark 10:22 - for Luke 18:23 - he was very sorrowful Acts 24:26 - hoped 1 Corinthians 5:11 - or covetous 2 Corinthians 12:21 - uncleanness Philippians 3:18 - I have Hebrews 12:14 - no man Hebrews 12:16 - any fornicator Hebrews 13:5 - conversation 2 Peter 2:10 - in the Revelation 21:27 - there

Verse 6

no: Jeremiah 29:8, Jeremiah 29:9, Jeremiah 29:31, Ezekiel 13:10-16, Micah 3:5, Matthew 24:4, Matthew 24:24, Mark 13:5, Mark 13:22, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:8, Colossians 2:4, Colossians 2:8, Colossians 2:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 John 4:1

vain: 2 Kings 18:20, Jeremiah 23:14-16

cometh: Numbers 32:13, Numbers 32:14, Joshua 22:17, Joshua 22:18, Psalms 78:31, Romans 1:18, Colossians 3:6

children: Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 2:3

disobedience: or, unbelief, Hebrews 3:19, 1 Peter 2:8,*Gr.

Reciprocal: Exodus 5:9 - vain words Numbers 16:21 - Separate Numbers 17:10 - rebels Deuteronomy 29:19 - that he bless 1 Chronicles 17:9 - the children 2 Chronicles 24:18 - wrath Job 15:31 - not him Job 36:18 - Because Psalms 119:118 - their deceit Proverbs 5:22 - sins Proverbs 14:12 - General Proverbs 21:7 - because Isaiah 57:4 - are ye Jeremiah 37:9 - Deceive Ezekiel 3:18 - I say Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Matthew 7:15 - which Luke 10:6 - the Son Luke 21:8 - Take John 3:36 - but Acts 17:30 - but Acts 24:26 - hoped Romans 4:15 - Because 1 Corinthians 3:18 - deceive 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Be 2 Corinthians 6:14 - for 2 Corinthians 12:21 - uncleanness Galatians 5:21 - that they Ephesians 6:13 - in the Philippians 3:18 - I have 1 Thessalonians 4:6 - the Lord 2 Thessalonians 2:2 - shaken Titus 1:16 - and disobedient Hebrews 4:11 - unbelief Hebrews 13:9 - carried 1 Peter 1:14 - obedient 1 John 3:7 - let Revelation 21:8 - and the

Verse 7

Ephesians 5:11, Numbers 16:26, Psalms 50:18, Proverbs 1:10-17, Proverbs 9:6, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Timothy 5:22, Revelation 18:4

Reciprocal: Leviticus 11:8 - they are unclean Leviticus 11:16 - General Leviticus 18:3 - the doings Leviticus 20:25 - put difference Numbers 16:21 - Separate Job 24:14 - murderer Philippians 2:15 - sons 1 Peter 4:2 - no 2 Peter 1:19 - a light

Verse 8

ye were: Ephesians 2:11, Ephesians 2:12, Ephesians 4:18, Ephesians 6:12, Psalms 74:20, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:16, Isaiah 60:2, Jeremiah 13:16, Matthew 4:16, Luke 1:79, Acts 17:30, Acts 26:18, Romans 1:21, Romans 2:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Colossians 1:13, Titus 3:3, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 2:8

but: Isaiah 42:6, Isaiah 42:7, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 49:9, Isaiah 60:1, Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah 60:19, Isaiah 60:20, John 1:4, John 1:5, John 1:9, John 8:12, John 12:46, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8, 1 John 2:9-11

walk: Ephesians 5:2, Isaiah 2:5, Luke 16:8, John 12:36, Galatians 5:25, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 1 John 1:7

Reciprocal: Genesis 1:3 - Let Leviticus 24:2 - the lamps Deuteronomy 27:9 - this day Job 29:3 - by his light Psalms 56:13 - the light Psalms 107:14 - brought Psalms 147:20 - not dealt so Ecclesiastes 2:13 - light Song of Solomon 2:11 - General Isaiah 25:7 - he will Isaiah 44:9 - their own Zechariah 14:6 - not Malachi 4:2 - the Sun Matthew 5:14 - the light Matthew 5:16 - your light Matthew 6:23 - thine Luke 4:18 - and John 12:35 - Walk Romans 6:4 - even Romans 13:13 - us 1 Corinthians 6:11 - such Ephesians 1:18 - eyes Philippians 2:15 - ye shine 1 Thessalonians 2:12 - walk 1 Thessalonians 5:5 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - who 1 Peter 4:2 - no 2 Peter 1:19 - a light 2 John 1:4 - walking

Verse 9

the fruit: Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23

goodness: Psalms 16:2, Psalms 16:3, Romans 2:4, Romans 15:14, 1 Peter 2:25, 3 John 1:11

righteousness: Philippians 1:11, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 1:8, Hebrews 11:33, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 3:10

truth: Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 6:14, John 1:47

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 27:9 - this day Nehemiah 9:20 - good Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Psalms 143:10 - thy spirit Proverbs 3:3 - mercy Song of Solomon 7:13 - at our Hosea 14:8 - From me Matthew 3:8 - fruits Matthew 7:17 - every John 3:21 - that his John 7:38 - out John 15:5 - same Romans 6:22 - ye have Romans 8:5 - of the Spirit Romans 8:14 - led Romans 8:23 - which have Romans 12:2 - good 2 Corinthians 9:10 - increase 2 Corinthians 13:14 - the communion Philippians 4:8 - are true Colossians 1:6 - bringeth 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - who 1 Timothy 2:3 - this James 3:17 - gentle 1 John 3:7 - he that

Verse 10

Proving: 1 Samuel 17:39, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2, Philippians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

acceptable: Psalms 19:14, Proverbs 21:3, Isaiah 58:5, Jeremiah 6:20, Romans 14:18, Philippians 4:18, 1 Timothy 2:3, 1 Timothy 5:4, Hebrews 12:28, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 2:20

Reciprocal: Colossians 1:9 - of his

Verse 11

no: Ephesians 5:7, Genesis 49:5-7, Psalms 1:1, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 26:4, Psalms 26:5, Psalms 94:20, Psalms 94:21, Proverbs 4:14, Proverbs 4:15, Proverbs 9:6, Jeremiah 15:17, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, 1 Corinthians 10:20, 1 Corinthians 10:21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Timothy 3:5, 2 John 1:10, 2 John 1:11, Revelation 18:4

unfruitful: Proverbs 1:31, Isaiah 3:10, Isaiah 3:11, Romans 6:21, Galatians 6:8

works: Ephesians 4:22, Job 24:13-17, John 3:19-21, Romans 1:22-32, Romans 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:7

but: Genesis 20:16, Leviticus 19:17, Psalms 141:5, Proverbs 9:7, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 13:18, Proverbs 15:12, Proverbs 19:25, Proverbs 25:12, Proverbs 29:1, Isaiah 29:21, Matthew 18:15, Luke 3:19, 1 Timothy 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 2:15

Reciprocal: Leviticus 11:8 - they are unclean Leviticus 11:24 - General Leviticus 15:4 - be unclean Deuteronomy 20:18 - General Joshua 6:18 - in any wise Joshua 23:7 - That ye come Judges 6:31 - Will ye plead 1 Kings 13:9 - Eat no bread 1 Kings 22:4 - I am as thou 2 Chronicles 18:3 - I am as thou 2 Chronicles 19:2 - Shouldest Job 24:16 - they know Psalms 50:18 - consentedst Proverbs 1:10 - General Proverbs 5:8 - General Proverbs 7:9 - the twilight Proverbs 14:7 - General Proverbs 24:19 - Fret Proverbs 28:4 - but Isaiah 33:15 - stoppeth Isaiah 52:11 - touch Jeremiah 16:8 - General Hosea 4:15 - yet Matthew 18:17 - a heathen Luke 15:15 - to feed Luke 23:40 - rebuked John 18:18 - Peter 2 Corinthians 7:11 - clearing 1 Timothy 5:22 - neither 2 Timothy 3:16 - for reproof

Verse 12

it: Ephesians 5:3, Romans 1:24-27, 1 Peter 4:3

in: 2 Samuel 12:12, Proverbs 9:17, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Jeremiah 23:24, Luke 12:1, Luke 12:2, Romans 2:16, Revelation 20:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 38:23 - lest we Genesis 39:11 - none of the men Exodus 23:13 - make no mention Leviticus 3:7 - offer it Psalms 53:1 - have done Ezekiel 8:12 - ancients Matthew 18:17 - a heathen Luke 7:14 - Young Luke 15:15 - to feed John 3:20 - reproved John 18:18 - Peter Romans 1:26 - vile 1 Corinthians 14:35 - a shame 2 Corinthians 4:2 - dishonesty

Verse 13

reproved: or, discovered, Lamentations 2:14, Hosea 2:10, Hosea 7:1

for: Micah 7:9, John 3:20, John 3:21, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Hebrews 1:13

Reciprocal: Genesis 1:5 - and Psalms 119:105 - word Psalms 119:130 - entrance Isaiah 9:2 - walked Hebrews 4:12 - and is

Verse 14

he: or, it

Awake: Isaiah 51:17, Isaiah 52:1, Isaiah 60:1, Romans 13:11, Romans 13:12, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 2 Timothy 2:26, *marg.

arise: Ephesians 2:5, Isaiah 26:19, Ezekiel 37:4-10, John 5:25-29, John 11:43, John 11:44, Romans 6:4, Romans 6:5, Romans 6:13, Colossians 3:1

Christ: John 8:12, John 9:5, Acts 13:47, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Timothy 1:10

Reciprocal: Genesis 1:3 - Let Genesis 2:17 - surely Judges 5:12 - Deborah 1 Samuel 25:36 - she told him 2 Kings 4:31 - not awaked 1 Chronicles 22:16 - Arise Job 14:12 - awake Job 29:3 - by his light Psalms 13:3 - lest Psalms 119:130 - entrance Proverbs 6:9 - when Proverbs 19:15 - casteth Proverbs 20:13 - open Proverbs 24:33 - General Song of Solomon 3:2 - will rise Song of Solomon 5:2 - sleep Isaiah 9:2 - walked Isaiah 29:18 - the deaf Isaiah 35:5 - the eyes Isaiah 46:8 - bring Isaiah 46:12 - Hearken Isaiah 49:9 - to them Jonah 1:6 - What Matthew 8:22 - and Matthew 25:5 - they Mark 13:36 - he find Luke 15:17 - when Luke 15:24 - this Luke 24:45 - General John 1:4 - the life John 9:39 - that they John 11:11 - awake John 12:35 - Walk John 12:46 - abide Acts 12:7 - Arise Acts 17:12 - many Acts 26:18 - and to 2 Corinthians 5:15 - that they Ephesians 2:1 - dead Colossians 2:12 - wherein Colossians 2:13 - dead 1 Thessalonians 5:7 - they that sleep 1 Timothy 5:6 - dead

Verse 15

See: Ephesians 5:33, Matthew 8:4, Matthew 27:4, Matthew 27:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 12:25, 1 Peter 1:22, Revelation 19:10

walk: Exodus 23:13, Matthew 10:16, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Philippians 1:27, Colossians 1:9, Colossians 4:5

not: 2 Samuel 24:10, Job 2:10, Psalms 73:22, Proverbs 14:8, Matthew 25:2, Luke 24:25, Galatians 3:1, Galatians 3:3, 1 Timothy 6:9, James 3:13

Reciprocal: Genesis 5:22 - General Genesis 23:17 - made sure Deuteronomy 2:4 - take ye Joshua 7:2 - Go up Joshua 23:11 - Take good 1 Samuel 18:30 - behaved himself 2 Chronicles 23:2 - went about Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Psalms 112:5 - he will Proverbs 2:11 - General Proverbs 4:26 - Ponder Proverbs 15:21 - a man Proverbs 18:1 - seeketh Ecclesiastes 10:10 - wisdom Amos 5:13 - an evil Luke 17:3 - heed John 12:35 - Walk Romans 1:14 - both to Romans 13:13 - us 1 Corinthians 15:36 - fool 2 Corinthians 8:20 - that Ephesians 5:17 - be Colossians 1:10 - ye

Verse 16

Redeeming: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Romans 13:11, Galatians 6:10, Colossians 4:5

the days: Ephesians 6:13, Ephesians 6:15, Psalms 37:19, Ecclesiastes 11:2, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Amos 5:13, John 12:35, Acts 11:28, Acts 11:29, 1 Corinthians 7:26, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Reciprocal: Genesis 29:7 - Lo Psalms 49:5 - days Psalms 90:12 - So Daniel 2:8 - gain Daniel 9:25 - wall Micah 2:3 - for Matthew 25:17 - he also John 9:4 - while Acts 17:21 - spent

Verse 17

be: Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5

understanding: Deuteronomy 4:6, 1 Kings 3:9-12, Job 28:28, Psalms 111:10, Psalms 119:27, Proverbs 2:5, Proverbs 14:8, Proverbs 23:23, Jeremiah 4:22, John 7:17, Romans 12:2, Colossians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Peter 4:2

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 9:3 - Understand 1 Samuel 18:5 - wisely 1 Chronicles 12:32 - to know Ezra 7:18 - that do Psalms 90:12 - So Psalms 119:45 - for I seek Proverbs 4:26 - Ponder Proverbs 13:16 - prudent Proverbs 14:15 - simple Acts 8:30 - Understandest Romans 16:19 - yet 1 Corinthians 14:15 - I will pray with the spirit Ephesians 6:6 - doing Philippians 1:9 - in knowledge Colossians 3:16 - all 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - this 2 Peter 1:5 - knowledge

Verse 18

be not: Genesis 9:21, Genesis 19:32-35, Deuteronomy 21:20, Psalms 69:12, Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 23:20, Proverbs 23:21, Proverbs 23:29-35, Isaiah 5:11-13, Isaiah 5:22, Matthew 24:49, Luke 12:45, Luke 21:34, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Corinthians 11:21, Galatians 5:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:7

excess: Matthew 23:25, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Peter 4:4

but: Psalms 63:3-5, Song of Solomon 1:4, Song of Solomon 7:9, Isaiah 25:6, Isaiah 55:1, Zechariah 9:15-17, Luke 11:13, Acts 2:13-18, Acts 11:24, Galatians 5:22-25

Reciprocal: Leviticus 10:9 - Do not Numbers 6:3 - General Deuteronomy 29:6 - neither have Ruth 3:7 - his heart 1 Samuel 25:36 - merry 1 Kings 20:12 - drinking 2 Kings 3:15 - bring me Esther 1:10 - the heart Psalms 16:5 - of my Psalms 47:6 - to God Psalms 104:15 - wine Proverbs 23:30 - tarry Proverbs 25:16 - lest Proverbs 31:7 - General Ecclesiastes 2:3 - yet Ecclesiastes 10:19 - and wine Song of Solomon 2:12 - time Song of Solomon 5:1 - eat Isaiah 24:9 - General Jeremiah 35:7 - all Hosea 7:5 - made Zechariah 9:17 - corn Zechariah 10:7 - and their Mark 14:26 - sung Luke 1:15 - filled Luke 1:41 - was Luke 22:18 - the fruit John 7:37 - drink John 15:11 - your Acts 2:4 - filled Acts 6:3 - full Acts 13:52 - with the Romans 8:13 - through Romans 15:13 - fill 1 Timothy 3:3 - Not given to wine 1 Timothy 5:23 - General 2 Timothy 1:14 - by the Titus 1:7 - not given to wine

Verse 19

to yourselves: Acts 16:25, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Colossians 3:16, James 5:13

psalms: Psalms, רבכלןי [Strong's G5568], from רבככש [Strong's G5567], to touch or play on a musical instrument, properly denotes such sacred songs or poems as are sung to stringed instruments, and may here refer to those of David; hymns, ץלםןי [Strong's G5215], from ץהש, to sing, celebrate, praise, signifies songs in honour of God; and songs שהבי [Strong's G5603], from בויהש, to sing, denotes any regular poetic composition adapted to singing, and is here restricted to those which are spiritual. Psalms 95:2, Psalms 105:2, Matthew 26:30

making: Psalms 47:7, Psalms 47:8, Psalms 62:8, Psalms 86:12, Psalms 105:3, Psalms 147:7, Isaiah 65:14, Matthew 15:8, John 4:23, John 4:24

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 23:1 - sweet psalmist 2 Kings 3:15 - bring me 1 Chronicles 6:32 - with singing 1 Chronicles 16:9 - psalms 1 Chronicles 25:6 - for song Nehemiah 12:43 - the wives also Esther 1:10 - the heart Psalms 27:6 - I will Psalms 33:3 - a new Psalms 69:31 - also shall Psalms 81:2 - General Psalms 92:1 - good Psalms 95:1 - sing Psalms 113:1 - O Psalms 138:1 - I will praise Ecclesiastes 10:19 - and wine Isaiah 24:9 - General Isaiah 26:1 - this song Ezekiel 40:44 - chambers Zechariah 9:17 - corn Zechariah 10:7 - and their Malachi 3:16 - spake Luke 6:45 - good man Luke 22:18 - the fruit Romans 15:13 - fill 1 Corinthians 2:13 - spiritual things Ephesians 5:4 - but Hebrews 13:15 - the sacrifice

Verse 20

thanks: Ephesians 5:4, Job 1:21, Psalms 34:1, Isaiah 63:7, Acts 5:41, 1 Corinthians 1:4, Philippians 1:3, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 1:11, Colossians 1:12, Colossians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

in: John 14:13, John 14:14, John 15:16, John 16:23-26, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 4:11

Reciprocal: Leviticus 7:12 - a thanksgiving 2 Samuel 23:1 - sweet psalmist Psalms 27:6 - I will Psalms 57:7 - I will Psalms 69:31 - also shall Psalms 71:6 - my praise Psalms 113:1 - O Isaiah 26:1 - this song Matthew 26:30 - when Romans 1:8 - through Romans 7:25 - thank God 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank 1 Corinthians 5:4 - the name 1 Corinthians 15:57 - thanks 2 Corinthians 2:14 - thanks 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks Colossians 2:7 - with Colossians 3:15 - and be 1 Timothy 2:1 - and

Verse 21

submitting: Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 5:24, Genesis 16:9, 1 Chronicles 29:24, Romans 13:1-5, 1 Corinthians 16:16, Philippians 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 3:4, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 5:5

in: 2 Chronicles 19:7, Nehemiah 5:9, Nehemiah 5:15, Proverbs 24:21, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Peter 2:17

Reciprocal: Exodus 20:12 - Honour Ruth 2:7 - I pray Proverbs 16:6 - by the Luke 2:51 - and was Acts 9:31 - and walking Acts 10:35 - feareth Colossians 1:7 - a James 4:7 - Submit

Verse 22

submit: Ephesians 5:24, Genesis 3:16, Esther 1:16-18, Esther 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Colossians 3:18-25, 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 3:1-6

as: Ephesians 6:5, Colossians 3:22, Colossians 3:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:67 - and took Numbers 30:8 - General Ruth 1:8 - the dead Esther 1:12 - refused Esther 1:22 - that every man Song of Solomon 2:7 - ye stir 1 Corinthians 11:3 - and the head of the Ephesians 5:21 - submitting Ephesians 5:33 - reverence

Verse 23

husband: 1 Corinthians 11:3-10

even: Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 1:23, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 1:18

he: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:26, Acts 20:28, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 5:9

Reciprocal: Hosea 2:19 - in righteousness Romans 7:4 - that ye Romans 12:5 - General 1 Corinthians 6:13 - but for 1 Corinthians 6:15 - your 1 Corinthians 12:12 - as 1 Corinthians 12:27 - General Titus 2:14 - gave

Verse 24

in: Ephesians 5:33, Exodus 23:13, Exodus 29:35, Colossians 3:20, Colossians 3:22, Titus 2:7, Titus 2:9

Reciprocal: Esther 1:12 - refused Isaiah 55:4 - a leader Matthew 22:2 - which 1 Corinthians 11:3 - and the head of the Ephesians 5:21 - submitting Ephesians 5:22 - submit 1 Timothy 3:5 - the church Hebrews 12:23 - the general

Verse 25

love: Ephesians 5:28, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 24:67, 2 Samuel 12:3, Proverbs 5:18, Proverbs 5:19, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7

loved: Ephesians 5:2, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:19, Luke 22:20, John 6:51, Acts 20:28, Galatians 1:4, Galatians 2:20, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 Peter 1:18-21, Revelation 1:5, Revelation 5:9

Reciprocal: Genesis 26:7 - She is my sister Leviticus 8:22 - the ram of consecration Leviticus 9:12 - General Numbers 19:19 - shall sprinkle Ruth 4:10 - have I Psalms 16:3 - in whom Proverbs 31:10 - can Ecclesiastes 3:8 - time to love Song of Solomon 1:11 - General Song of Solomon 2:6 - General Song of Solomon 4:7 - General Isaiah 54:5 - thy Maker Isaiah 62:4 - Beulah Hosea 2:16 - Ishi Hosea 2:19 - And I will Zechariah 13:1 - a fountain Matthew 1:21 - for Matthew 12:50 - and sister Matthew 16:18 - my Matthew 25:1 - the bridegroom Luke 5:34 - bridegroom John 3:29 - hath John 11:36 - Behold John 13:1 - having John 18:8 - if Romans 8:37 - him 1 Corinthians 7:33 - how 1 Corinthians 14:35 - let Ephesians 3:19 - to know Ephesians 5:23 - he Ephesians 5:33 - let 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - which 1 John 3:5 - to 1 John 3:16 - perceive 1 John 5:6 - by water and Revelation 12:1 - a woman Revelation 21:2 - as

Verse 26

he: John 17:17-19, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:10, 1 Peter 1:2, Jude 1:1

with: Ezekiel 16:9, Ezekiel 36:25, Zechariah 13:1, John 3:5, Acts 22:16, Titus 3:5-7, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Peter 3:21, 1 John 5:6

by: John 15:8, John 17:7, James 1:18, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 1:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:47 - I put Exodus 29:4 - wash them Leviticus 3:17 - blood Leviticus 8:6 - washed Leviticus 14:7 - seven times Leviticus 14:11 - General Leviticus 16:30 - General Numbers 31:23 - ye shall make Deuteronomy 23:11 - wash himself 2 Kings 5:13 - Wash 2 Chronicles 29:5 - sanctify the house Psalms 45:9 - queen Psalms 45:11 - So shall Psalms 51:7 - whiter Psalms 68:13 - the wings Song of Solomon 1:5 - comely Ezekiel 37:23 - will cleanse Ezekiel 37:28 - sanctify Malachi 3:3 - sit John 2:6 - after John 13:1 - having John 13:5 - poureth John 13:8 - If John 13:10 - needeth John 15:3 - General John 19:34 - came Acts 3:26 - in Romans 8:4 - That 1 Corinthians 1:2 - sanctified 1 Corinthians 1:30 - sanctification 1 Corinthians 12:13 - by Ephesians 5:23 - he 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - your 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - preserved Hebrews 10:14 - them Hebrews 12:10 - partakers Hebrews 13:12 - sanctify 1 Peter 3:20 - by 2 Peter 1:9 - that he 1 John 1:9 - and to Revelation 7:14 - and have Revelation 19:8 - to her

Verse 27

he: 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Colossians 1:22, Colossians 1:28, Jude 1:24

glorious: Psalms 45:13, Psalms 87:3, Isaiah 60:15-20, Isaiah 62:3, Jeremiah 33:9, Hebrews 12:22-24, Revelation 7:9-17, Revelation 21:10-26

not: Song of Solomon 4:7, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 1:19, 2 Peter 3:14

but: Ephesians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Colossians 1:22, Colossians 1:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Jude 1:21, Revelation 21:27

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:47 - I put Leviticus 1:3 - a male Leviticus 4:32 - without blemish Leviticus 8:22 - the ram of consecration Leviticus 14:7 - seven times Leviticus 14:11 - General Leviticus 22:19 - General Deuteronomy 23:11 - wash himself 2 Samuel 14:25 - from the sole 2 Kings 5:13 - Wash 2 Chronicles 29:5 - sanctify the house Job 16:8 - is a witness Psalms 45:9 - queen Psalms 45:11 - So shall Psalms 51:7 - whiter Psalms 68:13 - the wings Proverbs 31:29 - thou Song of Solomon 1:8 - O thou Song of Solomon 2:14 - thy countenance Song of Solomon 6:4 - beautiful Song of Solomon 6:10 - fair Ezekiel 36:25 - filthiness Ezekiel 37:23 - will cleanse Daniel 1:4 - in whom Malachi 3:3 - sit John 13:10 - needeth Acts 3:26 - in Romans 8:4 - That 1 Corinthians 1:8 - blameless Philippians 1:10 - that ye may be Philippians 2:15 - blameless 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - unblameable 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - your 1 Timothy 6:14 - without Hebrews 12:10 - partakers 2 Peter 2:13 - Spots Revelation 7:14 - and have Revelation 14:5 - without Revelation 19:8 - to her Revelation 22:11 - and he that

Verse 28

as: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:33, Genesis 2:21-24, Matthew 19:5

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:24 - and they shall be one flesh Deuteronomy 22:13 - General Deuteronomy 24:5 - a man Ecclesiastes 3:8 - time to love Isaiah 28:7 - erred Matthew 19:6 - God Mark 10:8 - one flesh 1 Corinthians 7:2 - let Ephesians 5:25 - love Colossians 3:19 - love

Verse 29

hated: Ephesians 5:31, Proverbs 11:17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Romans 1:31

nourisheth: Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:14, Ezekiel 34:15, Ezekiel 34:27, Matthew 23:37, John 6:50-58

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 22:13 - General Deuteronomy 24:5 - a man Ecclesiastes 3:8 - time to love Galatians 3:16 - which Ephesians 5:33 - let Colossians 2:19 - nourishment Colossians 2:23 - neglecting Colossians 3:19 - love

Verse 30

Ephesians 1:23, Genesis 2:23, Romans 12:5, 1 Corinthians 6:15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Colossians 2:19

Reciprocal: Genesis 29:14 - art my Judges 9:2 - your bone 2 Samuel 5:1 - we 2 Samuel 19:12 - my bones 1 Chronicles 11:1 - Behold Matthew 25:40 - ye have done it unto me John 2:1 - a marriage John 17:26 - that Acts 9:4 - why 1 Corinthians 6:17 - General 1 Corinthians 12:27 - General Galatians 3:16 - which Ephesians 3:6 - the same Ephesians 4:4 - one body Ephesians 4:25 - for Revelation 21:2 - as

Verse 31

Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7, Mark 10:8, 1 Corinthians 6:16

Reciprocal: Judges 8:30 - many wives Luke 20:34 - marry Ephesians 5:28 - as Ephesians 5:29 - hated

Verse 32

a great: Ephesians 6:19, Colossians 2:2, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:16

speak: Psalms 45:9-17, Song of Solomon 1:1 - Song of Solomon 8:14, Isaiah 54:5, Isaiah 62:4, Isaiah 62:5, John 3:29, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 19:8, Revelation 21:2

Reciprocal: Psalms 45:1 - A song Matthew 13:11 - mysteries Matthew 16:18 - my John 17:26 - that 1 Corinthians 15:51 - I show Galatians 3:16 - which Ephesians 3:4 - the mystery 1 Timothy 3:5 - the church Revelation 12:1 - a woman

Verse 33

let: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:28, Ephesians 5:29, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7

reverence: Ephesians 5:22, 1 Kings 1:31, Esther 1:20, Hebrews 12:9, 1 Peter 3:2-6

Reciprocal: Genesis 18:12 - my Esther 1:17 - despise Romans 13:7 - fear to 1 Corinthians 7:2 - let 1 Corinthians 14:34 - they are Ephesians 5:15 - See Ephesians 5:24 - in Colossians 3:18 - submit 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - See Titus 2:5 - obedient 1 Peter 3:1 - ye Revelation 19:10 - See