Ephesians 5:25-27

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Ephesians 5:25-27

25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
27and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
— Ephesians 5:25-27

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