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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] |
Subject: love...as himself (if no self-love?) |
Bible Note: Hi Robert, Very insightful. But consider this. The Lord Jesus did offer himself for our redemption. But is He truly selfless? Is He not to be exalted above all? Is He not to rule the earth? Is not everything to be subdued and put under His feet? Is not everything created by Him and for Him? Is this really selfless? I wouldn't say so. And neither can any man be selfless for we were created in His image. But we are expected to yield ourselves to Him. We are expected to sacrifice ourselves to His work as He sacrificed Himself for us. But we are to reign with Him. But I do agree with you that the man who is enjoying the love of God will show that love to his wife .... and to all humanity as well ... for as you said ... the Holy Spirit indwelling us is love and teaches us love. |