Ephesians
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Ephesians 5:25
Ephesians 5:25 (KJV) speaks to marriage, love, and love for others — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13“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.”
Ephesians 5:2“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14
Common questions
What does Ephesians 5:25 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 5:25 reads: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" The verse speaks to marriage, love, and love for others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 5:25 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" is Ephesians 5:25 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 5:25?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 5:25 include Genesis 2:24, John 15:13, and 1 Corinthians 13:13. Reading them alongside Ephesians 5:25 deepens the theme of marriage.
How can I pray with Ephesians 5:25?
Read Ephesians 5:25 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.