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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] |
Bible Question: What bible verses contain advice about fighting fairly in a marriage? With words and advice such as anger,quarrel,wrath ect. Please help me with some answers Thanks |
Bible Answer: Matthew 5:38-45 Someone mentioned Jesus' teaching about turning the other cheek in this situation. I was taught (sorry, I don't remember where) that the key to this lesson was not to be a pushover and take whatever someone dishes out without responding. The key was in the WAY one would get slapped. Because a left-handed (think clean/dirty hand) slap would provoke a throwdown, the first slap would be with the backhand of the right, which is an insult from a superior, so the second would be an OPEN PALM from the right, which means "I'm giving you a chance to vent your anger, but now you're gonna have to do so as my EQUAL." I don't know if that's historically accurate (anyone???), but it taught me to be patient when my wife is angry at me, to give her permission to be mad and vent, so we can get past the emotion to the heart of the matter. In short, you fight fair with your spouse by being willing to give more grace than you demand in return. |