Ephesians 5:32 net — This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

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"This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church."

— Ephesians 5:32, NET Bible

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Ephesians 5:32 in Other Translations

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KJV
“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“This is a great sacrament: but I speak in Christ and in the church.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“This is a great secret: but my words are about Christ and the church.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Ephesians 5 — Context

For no one has ever hated his own body, but he feeds it and takes care of it, just as Christ also does the church,

because we are members of his body.

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and will be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.

This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Ephesians 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:32 say?

Ephesians 5:32 in the NET Bible reads: “This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.”

Where is Ephesians 5:32 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 32.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:32.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:32 in?

Ephesians 5:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:32?

Ephesians 5:32 reads (NET): “This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:32 net — This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

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Ephesians 5:32 in Other Translations

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