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and the wife, that she may respect the husband. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, as for you individually, each husband is to love his own wife the same as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. <a href="/amp/ephesians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear]. <a href="/csb/ephesians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> To sum up, each one of you is to love his wife as himself, and the wife is to respect her husband. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> To sum up, each one of you is to love his wife as himself, and the wife is to respect her husband. <a href="/asv/ephesians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband. <a href="/cev/ephesians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So each husband should love his wife as much as he loves himself, and each wife should respect her husband. <a href="/erv/ephesians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But it also applies to you: every husband must love his wife as himself, and every wife must respect her husband. <a href="/isv/ephesians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But each individual man among you must love his wife as he loves himself; and may the wife fear her husband. <a href="/msb/ephesians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. <a href="/net/ephesians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself: and the wife see that she reverence her husband. <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet I insist that among you also, each man is to love his own wife as much as he loves himself, and let a married woman see to it that she treats her husband with respect. <a href="/web/ephesians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but you also, everyone in particular—let each so love his own wife as himself, and the wife—that she may revere the husband. <a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> However, you also, every individual, let each so love his wife as himself; and the wife, that she may respect the husband. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but ye also, every one in particular -- let each his own wife so love as himself, and the wife -- that she may reverence the husband. <a href="/slt/ephesians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But ye also altogether, let each so love his own wife as himself: and the wife that she fear her husband.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Nevertheless let every one of you in particular love his wife as himself: and let the wife fear her husband. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, each and every one of you should love his wife as himself. And a wife should fear her husband. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> In any case, each one of you should love his wife as himself, and the wife should respect her husband. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Each of you, however, should love his wife as himself, and a wife should respect her husband.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless, let every one of you so love his wife as himself, and the wife see that she reverence her husband. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Moreover, you also, everyone of you should in this way love his wife as himself; but the woman should revere her husband. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But yet, let each one of you so love his wife as himself; and let the wife see that she reverence her husband. <a href="/godbey/ephesians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Moreover you also each one thus love his own wife with divine love as himself; and that the wife also reverence the husband. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Nevertheless let every one of you individually see that each love his own wife even as himself; but the wife that she stand in awe of the husband.<CM> <a href="/mace/ephesians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> wherefore let every one of you without exception, love his wife even as himself; and let the wife respect her husband. <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet I insist that among you also, each man is to love his own wife as much as he loves himself, and let a married woman see to it that she treats her husband with respect. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Nevertheless, do ye also, severally, each one, so love his own wife, as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and let the wife reverence her husband. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/5-33.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=1061" 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> …32This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. 33<a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each one</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapatō (V-PMA-3S) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">must love</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">his</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/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaika (N-AFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as he loves</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heauton (RefPro-AM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife</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/5399.htm" title="5399: phobētai (V-PSM/P-3S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">must respect</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">her</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">husband.</a> <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="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18-19</a> Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-7</a> Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">1 Corinthians 7:3-4</a> The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-12</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3</a> But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Titus 2:4-5</a> In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. <a href="/matthew/19-4.htm">Matthew 19:4-6</a> Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11-12</a> A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. <a href="/songs/2-16.htm">Song of Solomon 2:16</a> My beloved is mine and I am his; he pastures his flock among the lilies. <a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14-16</a> Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-12</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-8</a> For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; ... <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Deuteronomy 24:5</a> If a man is newly married, he must not be sent to war or be pressed into any duty. For one year he is free to stay at home and bring joy to the wife he has married. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.let.<a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25,28,29</a> Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; … <a href="/colossians/3-19.htm">Colossians 3:19</a> Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.<a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a> Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.reverence.<a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22</a> Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.<a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">1 Kings 1:31</a> Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.<a href="/esther/1-20.htm">Esther 1:20</a> And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Insist</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-28.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-28.htm">Married</a> <a href="/galatians/4-30.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">Particular</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">Severally</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Treats</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Insist</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Love</a> <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Married</a> <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Particular</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Severally</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Treats</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">Wife</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 use of "nevertheless" connects this command to the preceding discussion on mutual submission and the relationship between Christ and the Church. The command to love one's wife "as he loves himself" echoes the second greatest commandment found in <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>, "Love your neighbor as yourself." This self-love is not selfishness but a recognition of one's own needs and well-being, which should be extended to one's spouse. The cultural context of the time placed husbands in a position of authority, but this directive calls for a sacrificial, Christ-like love that prioritizes the wife's needs and well-being. This love mirrors Christ's love for the Church, as described earlier in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>, where Christ's sacrificial love is the model for husbands.and the wife must respect her husband The instruction for wives to respect their husbands complements the command for husbands to love their wives. Respect in this context involves recognizing the husband's role and leadership within the marriage, as outlined in <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a>, where wives are called to submit to their husbands as to the Lord. This respect is not about inferiority but about honoring the God-given roles within the marriage. The cultural backdrop of the Greco-Roman world often viewed women as subordinate, but this biblical instruction elevates the relationship to one of mutual honor and love. The concept of respect is also tied to the fear of the Lord, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30</a>, where a woman who fears the Lord is praised. This respect is a reflection of the Church's reverence for Christ, as the Church submits to Christ's headship.<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/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, Ephesus was a center of commerce and culture. The Ephesian church was one of the early Christian communities to which Paul wrote. 3. <a href="/topical/h/husbands_and_wives.htm">Husbands and Wives</a> The primary subjects of this verse, representing the marital relationship and the roles within it as ordained by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_love_and_respect.htm">The Call to Love and Respect</a> Husbands are commanded to love their wives as they love themselves, reflecting Christ's love for the church. This love is sacrificial, selfless, and nurturing. Wives are instructed to respect their husbands, acknowledging their leadership role within the family as ordained by God. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_greek_terms.htm">Understanding the Greek Terms</a> The Greek word for love used here is "agapao," which denotes a deep, unconditional love that seeks the best for the other person. The Greek word for respect is "phobeo," which in this context means to reverence or hold in high esteem, not to fear. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_submission_in_marriage.htm">Mutual Submission in Marriage</a> While this verse highlights specific roles, it is part of a larger passage that begins with mutual submission (<a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a>). Both partners are called to serve and honor each other in love. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_marriage.htm">Reflecting Christ in Marriage</a> The marital relationship is a reflection of Christ's relationship with the church. Husbands and wives are to model this divine relationship through their interactions. <a href="/topical/p/practical_expressions_of_love_and_respect.htm">Practical Expressions of Love and Respect</a> Love and respect can be expressed through daily acts of kindness, open communication, and prioritizing each other's needs and well-being.<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/can_good_intentions_cause_harm.htm">What does the Bible say about loveless marriages?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_wives'_submission_to_husbands.htm">What is wives' submission to husbands?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_loveless_marriages.htm">What does the Bible say about loveless marriages?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_christian_wife's_role.htm">What is a Christian wife's role?</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>(33) Nevertheless.--Although, i.e., the primary and perfect application is to Christ alone, let the teaching be so far applied to marriage as that practically "the husband love his wife as himself," and "the wife reverence (properly, fear) the husband." This return to homely, practical duty after high and mysterious teaching is characteristic of St. Paul. (See, for example, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm" title="Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.">1Corinthians 15:58</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - Nevertheless let each of you severally so love his own wife even as himself. The "nevertheless" refers to the unsolved part of the mystery: whatever may be mysterious, there is no mystery as to this, as to the duty of each husband to love his wife even as himself: that, as already shown, is clear from many considerations. And let the wife see that she fear her husband. Not, of course, with the slavish fear of one terrified and trembling because of a stronger being, but with the holy respect due to one to whom, by the will of God, she stands in a subordinate relation. The relation of Sarah to Abraham may again be referred to as indicating the true ideal of the relation of the wife to the husband. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/5-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Nevertheless, πλὴν (plēn) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. each one ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. must love ἀγαπάτω (agapatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. his ἑαυτοῦ (heautou) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. wife γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. as [he loves] ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. himself, ἑαυτόν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wife γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. must respect φοβῆται (phobētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. [her] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. husband. ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. 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