Ephesians 5:31-33

“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Ephesians 5

2 songs meet this passage

  • “You're my best kept secret and that's the way I like it”

    Kissin' You · Total

    strains against Ephesians 5:31-33

    Where biblical love calls partners toward open, honoring union, this line romanticizes secrecy, which can suggest hiding rather than honoring the relationship.

  • “find out what it means to me”

    Respect · Aretha Franklin

    resonates with Ephesians 5:33

    The demand to be respected within a committed relationship resonates with the mutual call to love and respect between partners.

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