Ephesians 5:33 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Nevertheless. Not to pursue further the mystical meaning of marriage; 'ye also (as Christ does) severally let each one so love,' etc. The words, 'severally each one,' refer to them as individuals, contrasted with the previous collective view of the members as the bride of Christ.

As himself - as being one with Himself (note, Ephesians 5:28).

Reverence, х fobeetai (G5399)] - 'fear.'

Ephesians 5:33

33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.