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Instead, she will be holy and without fault. <a href="/esv/ephesians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. <a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that He might present to Himself the church in glory, not having spot or wrinkle or any of the such things, but that it would be holy and blameless. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she should be holy and blameless. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/ephesians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that [in turn] He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy [set apart for God] and blameless. <a href="/csb/ephesians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He did this to present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or anything like that, but holy and blameless. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He did this to present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or anything like that, but holy and blameless. <a href="/asv/ephesians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/cev/ephesians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Christ did this, so he would have a glorious and holy church, without faults or spots or wrinkles or any other flaws. <a href="/erv/ephesians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he could present it to himself as a glorious church, without any kind of stain or wrinkle-holy and without faults. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> in order to present the church to himself in all its beauty--pure and faultless, without spot or wrinkle or any other imperfection. <a href="/isv/ephesians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> and might present the church to himself in all its glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, but holy and without fault. <a href="/msb/ephesians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. <a href="/net/ephesians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> so that he may present the church to himself as glorious--not having a stain or wrinkle, or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that he might present the church to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that He might present the Church to Himself a glorious bride, without spot or wrinkle or any other defect, but to be holy and unblemished. <a href="/web/ephesians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without defect. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that He might present the Assembly to Himself in glory, having no spot or wrinkle, or any of such things, but that it may be holy and unblemished; <a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that He might present to Himself the church in glory, not having spot or wrinkle or any of the such things, but that it would be holy and blameless. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that he might present it to himself the assembly in glory, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things, but that it may be holy and unblemished; <a href="/slt/ephesians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it be holy and blameless.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that he might offer her to himself as a glorious Church, not having any spot or wrinkle or any such thing, so that she would be holy and immaculate. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> that he might present to himself the church in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so as to present the church to himself in splendor, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind—yes, so that she may be holy and without blemish.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In order to build for himself a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he shall establish the church for himself without blemish or wrinkle, neither any such things whatsoever, but it will be holy and without defect.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in order that he might present it to himself a glorious church, having neither stain, nor wrinkle, nor any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. <a href="/godbey/ephesians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in order that he might present to himself the glorious church, having not spot or wrinkle or any of such things; but that she might be holy and blameless. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things; but that it may be holy and unblameable. <a href="/mace/ephesians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that he himself might make her appear illustrious to his own eye, a church without spot, or any thing like a defect; so as to be holy and irreprehensible. <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that He might present the Church to Himself a glorious bride, without spot or wrinkle or any other defect, but to be holy and unblemished. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that He might present to Himself the assembly, glorious, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it may be holy and without blemish. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that He might prepare it for Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and unblameable. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/5-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=1013" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/5.htm">Wives and Husbands</a> …26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">and to</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parastēsē (V-ASA-3S) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">present</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">to Himself</a> <a href="/greek/1741.htm" title="1741: endoxon (Adj-AFS) -- Highly esteemed, splendid, glorious. From en and doxa; in glory, i.e. Splendid, noble.">as a glorious</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsian (N-AFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">without</a> <a href="/greek/4696.htm" title="4696: spilon (N-AMS) -- A spot, fault, stain, blemish. Of uncertain derivation; a stain or blemish, i.e. defect, disgrace.">stain</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/4512.htm" title="4512: rhytida (N-AFS) -- A wrinkle; fig: a spiritual defect, flaw. From rhoumai; a fold, i.e. A wrinkle.">wrinkle</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutōn (DPro-GNP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such blemish,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ē (V-PSA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagia (Adj-NFS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holy</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/299.htm" title="299: amōmos (Adj-NFS) -- Blameless, without blemish, unblemished, faultless. Unblemished.">blameless.</a> 28In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-8</a> Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Colossians 1:22</a> But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a> I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. <a href="/revelation/21-9.htm">Revelation 21:9-11</a> Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” / And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a> but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2-3</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Hebrews 12:23</a> in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/songs/4-7.htm">Song of Solomon 4:7</a> You are altogether beautiful, my darling; in you there is no flaw. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a> For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. <a href="/ezekiel/16-14.htm">Ezekiel 16:14</a> Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Psalm 45:13-14</a> All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.he.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-14.htm">2 Corinthians 4:14</a> Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.<a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Colossians 1:22,28</a> In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: … glorious.<a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Psalm 45:13</a> The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.<a href="/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3</a> Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.<a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">Isaiah 60:15-20</a> Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations… not.<a href="/songs/4-7.htm">Song of Solomon 4:7</a> Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.<a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a> How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?<a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a> But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:but.<a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a> According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:<a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.<a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Colossians 1:22,28</a> In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Bride</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Church</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/john/10-16.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-26.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/galatians/5-2.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Spot</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">Stain</a> <a href="/numbers/19-2.htm">Unblemished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Bride</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Church</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-12.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/exodus/34-30.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Spot</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Stain</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Unblemished</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 5</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">After general exhortations to love;</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">to flee sexual immorality;</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">and all uncleanness;</a> 7. <a href="/ephesians/5-7.htm">not to converse with the wicked;</a> 15. <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">to walk carefully;</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">and to be filled with the Spirit;</a> 22. <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands;</a> 25. <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">and husbands ought to love their wives,</a> 32. <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">even as Christ does his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The imagery of a bride being presented to the bridegroom is rooted in Jewish wedding customs, where the bride is prepared and adorned for her husband. This reflects the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and the Church. The concept of glory here signifies a state of honor and splendor, free from any imperfection. This presentation is not just a future event but an ongoing process of sanctification, aligning with passages like <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-8</a>, where the Church is depicted as the Bride of Christ, clothed in fine linen, representing the righteous acts of the saints.without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish The language of "stain," "wrinkle," and "blemish" draws from the Old Testament sacrificial system, where offerings to God had to be without defect (<a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Leviticus 22:21</a>). This imagery underscores the purity and perfection required of the Church, reflecting Christ's own holiness. The absence of stain or wrinkle suggests a spiritual purity and maturity, free from sin and moral corruption. This aligns with <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a>, where Paul expresses his desire to present the Church as a pure virgin to Christ. The process of becoming without blemish is ongoing, involving the work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification (<a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>).but holy and blameless The terms "holy" and "blameless" are often used in Scripture to describe the character of God's people. Holiness implies being set apart for God's purposes, reflecting His nature and character. Blamelessness suggests a state of moral integrity and uprightness. This echoes <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a>, where believers are chosen to be holy and blameless before God. The call to holiness is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and the believer's response in living a life that honors God. This transformation is both a positional reality in Christ and a practical pursuit in the believer's daily life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> Referred to metaphorically as the "bride" of Christ, the church is the collective body of believers in Jesus Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central to this passage, Christ is depicted as the bridegroom who desires to present the church as pure and holy. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> An ancient city where the church to whom this letter was addressed was located. It was a major center of early Christianity. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm">Marriage</a> Used as a metaphor in this passage, marriage symbolizes the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_church's_purity.htm">The Church's Purity</a> The church is called to be without stain or blemish, reflecting the holiness of Christ. This purity is not self-generated but is a result of Christ's sanctifying work. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_love_and_sacrifice.htm">Christ's Love and Sacrifice</a> Christ's desire to present the church as glorious is rooted in His sacrificial love. Believers are called to respond to this love by living lives that honor Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sanctification.htm">The Role of Sanctification</a> Sanctification is an ongoing process where believers are made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. This involves daily repentance and growth in Christlikeness. <a href="/topical/t/the_metaphor_of_marriage.htm">The Metaphor of Marriage</a> The marriage metaphor illustrates the depth of commitment and love Christ has for the church. Believers are encouraged to reflect this relationship in their earthly marriages. <a href="/topical/l/living_blamelessly.htm">Living Blamelessly</a> Christians are called to live blamelessly in a world that often opposes godly values. This involves making choices that align with biblical teachings and relying on God's grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'without_spot_or_wrinkle'_mean.htm">What does "Without Spot or Wrinkle" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_springs_of_living_water.htm">What does 'Without Spot or Wrinkle' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_song_4_7's_perfection_fit_reality.htm">How can the description of the bride’s flawless perfection in Song of Solomon 4:7 align with human reality, given our understanding of human imperfection? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'body_of_christ'_mean.htm">What does "Body of Christ" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) That he might present it to himself.--The original is more emphatic--that He might Himself present it to Himself. This presentation belonged usually to the "paranymph," or "friend of the bridegroom, to whom St. John Baptist compares himself in <a href="/john/3-29.htm" title="He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.">John 3:29</a> (where see Note); St. Paul himself assumes that office in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm" title="For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.">2Corinthians 11:2</a>, "I have espoused (or rather, betrothed) you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ." Here, however, all is of Christ. He, as Paranymph, comes down to seek and to save His Bride; He, as Bridegroom, receives her in His heavenly home.A glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle . . .--Properly, (that He might present) the Church as glorious, not having a spot (i.e., a stain on its purity), or a wrinkle (i.e., a defect in its beauty and freshness of life); but that it may be holy (not merely consecrated to holiness) and without blemish (as He is without blemish). On these last words see Note on <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm" title="According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:">Ephesians 1:4</a>. They are most commonly sacrificial, corresponding (see <a href="/colossians/1-22.htm" title=" In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and blameless and unreproveable in his sight:">Colossians 1:22</a>) to the sacrificial use of the word "present." Here, however, they are seen clearly to have reference to the nuptial metaphor by what goes before.In all this we have a picture which properly belongs to the Church in glory, and which is fully drawn out under the same metaphor as <a href="/context/revelation/19-7.htm" title="Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has made herself ready.">Revelation 19:7-9</a>; <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm" title="And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.">Revelation 21:2</a>; <a href="/context/revelation/21-9.htm" title="And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.">Revelation 21:9-10</a>; for only in it can the description be fully realised. In capacity and promise it belongs to the whole Church militant; in reality, but in imperfection, to the Church invisible on earth; in absolute perfection to the Church triumphant in heaven. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - That he might present to himself the Church glorious. The ultimate end, to which ver. 26 is introductory. Christ both gives and takes the bride; he presents her to himself - the day of his espousals being in the state of glory (<a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a>), and all the training of this life being designed to fit her for that condition. She becomes glorious at last through assimilation to himself (<a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>; <a href="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22</a>). Not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing. The idea is that of a body perfectly free from blemish, typical of a soul perfectly delivered from sin - of a character perfected in all grace and goodness. But that it should be holy and without blemish. The same truth expressed in positive form, which in the preceding clause is expressed in the negative. Nothing could more clearly denote perfection of character - the full development of the character with whatever of variety may arise from differences in natural gifts and constitution, or convey a more glorious idea of the destiny of redeemed humanity. To be, as it were, the bride of Christ is a high destiny in point of condition; but it would be miserable if character did not tally with condition; this agreement, however, is secured, for the Church is to be holy and without blemish. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/5-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[and] to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. present παραστήσῃ (parastēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. her αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to Himself ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. as a glorious ἔνδοξον (endoxon) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1741.htm">Strong's 1741: </a> Highly esteemed, splendid, glorious. From en and doxa; in glory, i.e. Splendid, noble. church, ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. without ἔχουσαν (echousan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. stain σπίλον (spilon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4696.htm">Strong's 4696: </a> A spot, fault, stain, blemish. Of uncertain derivation; a stain or blemish, i.e. defect, disgrace. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. wrinkle ῥυτίδα (rhytida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4512.htm">Strong's 4512: </a> A wrinkle; fig: a spiritual defect, flaw. From rhoumai; a fold, i.e. A wrinkle. or ἤ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. any τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. such [blemish], τοιούτων (toioutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. holy ἁγία (hagia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. blameless. ἄμωμος (amōmos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_299.htm">Strong's 299: </a> Blameless, without blemish, unblemished, faultless. 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