Ephesians 5:22-33 is written as a chiasm with a highlighted point at the centre of the passage. We misinterpret this passage if we miss this main point.

In Ephesians 5:33 it says that a wife should respect (phobeō) her husband. What is the connection between respect & fear? Did Paul want wives to be afraid?

In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Tertullian wrote about equality and mutuality in marriage. He did not regard the household code in Ephesians as either comprehensive or prescriptive.

Eph. 5:21 is one verse that encourages mutual submission. 1 Peter 5:5 is another. In this post I Iook at the Greek grammar and vocabulary of 1 Peter 5:5

The household codes in Eph. 5-6 and Col. 3-4 are not about gender roles. They are about power and about mitigating the abuse that often comes with power.

Instructions for wifely submission and holy kisses are clearly given in the New Testament, yet one concept is mostly ignored while the other is highlighted.

The stance of the Roman Catholic Church in regards to mutual submission in marriage is much more egalitarian than the stance of many evangelicals. Here are some interesting excerpts from the Vatican document on the "Dignity of Women" (Mulieris Dignitatem).

Dear Dr Wayne Grudem, mutual submission is not a myth. Submission is not always, or necessarily, to a person in authority (cf Ephesians 5:21-22).

Instructions for wifely submission and holy kisses are clearly given in the New Testament, yet one concept is mostly ignored while the other is highlighted.

In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Do husbands have a particular responsibility for the spiritual growth of their wives? Will husbands one day present their wives to Jesus? Ephesians 5:25-27

Do husbands have a particular responsibility for the spiritual growth of their wives? Will husbands one day present their wives to Jesus? Ephesians 5:25-27

Do husbands have a particular responsibility for the spiritual growth of their wives? Will husbands one day present their wives to Jesus? Ephesians 5:25-27

In Ephesians 5:33 it says that a wife should respect (phobeō) her husband. What is the connection between respect & fear? Did Paul want wives to be afraid?

Ephesians 5:22-33 is written as a chiasm with a highlighted point at the centre of the passage. We misinterpret this passage if we miss this main point.