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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: Submit . . . unless it hurts? |
Bible Note: I agree that the Bible shows no hatred toward women. I never thought it did. I think another person's post alluded to that. I also agree that a husband's role is as you say. My questions are not about the husband's role, but the wife's. When a wife finds herself trying to follow scripture in an abusive marriage relationship, how can she submit to her husband "as unto the Lord?" Is she relieved of this responsibility in the event of abuse? What if it's not physical abuse? When does her right to defy or leave her husband begin, and why (scripturally)? I don't see it. Do you? Does the Bible say when her right to self-interest begins? -srchng |