• Ephesians 5:33
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 33 πλὴν Besides καὶ also ὑμεῖς YOU οἱ the καθ’ according to ἕνα one ἕκαστος each τὴν the ἑαυτοῦ of himself γυναῖκα woman οὕτως thus ἀγαπάτω let him be loving ὡς as ἑαυτόν, himself, ἡ the δὲ but γυνὴ woman ἵνα in order that φοβῆται she may be fearing τὸν the ἄνδρα. male person.

  • Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 5
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 5:33

      should have deep respect: The Greek verb is broad in meaning, and many translations here render it “to respect; to reverence.” In other contexts, it often means “to be in fear of” or “to be afraid of.” Because a husband loves his wife as he does himself, he would not inspire fear or dread in her. The context shows that a loving Christian husband does not demand respect from his wife. Rather, he earns her deep respect by treating her as Christ does the congregation. (Eph 5:25) In addition, scholars have noted that Paul’s words to wives are phrased, not in the imperative form, but in a gentler, softer way than is the command to husbands.