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Ephesians 5:26
ESV that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
NIV to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
NASB so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
CSB to make her holy, cleansing her with the washing of water by the word.
NLT to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
KJV That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
NKJV that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,

What does Ephesians 5:26 mean?

The practical reasons husbands are to love their wives are offered in verses 26 and 27. To "sanctify" means to set apart or make holy. A godly husband who shows love for his wife helps her grow spiritually. Also mentioned is the idea of cleansing via a study of Scripture. This appears to include the idea of helping a wife with spiritual growth by mutual discipleship.

What Christian husband would not want his wife to grow spiritually? The desire is there, but the cost is great. To help a wife grow in holy living and biblical understanding involves a level of personal growth. It requires both love for one's wife and a serious commitment to helping her. And, of course, it requires a husband to be personally committed to serious study of the faith, himself. Many applications exist, but the principle is clear: a wife's spiritual growth can best be enhanced by a godly husband who shows love to her.
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