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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 (short): Thanks! One more thing. . . |
Question (full): Thank you for your well consisered response. I value it highly. I will ponder your words. One thing left, though. How *he* accesses the scripural "as himself" type of love of "himself," (as it is written,)is still a question. Is it possible that he must begin with whatever sense of self preservation or self interest he has at the moment (however scant it may be) and surreder that little unworthy or un-holy looking thing to Jesus and work that very thing out in the interest of his wife, "as himself?" I'm looking for application, not just theory. How does he actually DO this, if he's low on the self respect scale, and isn't "enjoying" the love of God, even though he knows it's real? How, really, does he "walk in faith" according to this instruction? Do you think I'm close? |