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NASB | Ephesians 5:33 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:33 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]. [1 Pet 3:2] |
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Bible Note: Dear srching, Greetings in Jesus' name! Bearing physical persecution for the sake of your faith is one thing, bearing physical abuse for the sake of a whim from someone that promised to love you and care for you is another. In my experience, men do not abuse their wives 'because they became Christians,' but because they want to abuse their wives. "Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace." 1 Corinthians 7:15 NASB. I would say that if physical abuse is chronic (and even psychological or emotional abuse in some cases), the the unbelieving (or even believing!) spouse is not 'with' their mate, but has 'left.' Mind you, every case needs the special attention of a caring shepherd, so I only speak in generalities. But physical abuse is dangerous and illegal. There is no Biblical commandment to bear this. Peace and wisdom to you. In Christ Jesus, charis |