Ephesians 5:26

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:26

BSB
to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
AKJV
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
CPDV
so that he might sanctify her, washing her clean by water and the Word of life,
ERV
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
NHEB
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
SMT
That he might consecrate it, having cleansed by the washing of water in the word,

Commentary for Ephesians 5:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 5:26
Summary
Christ purifies church through word
Event
Church cleansing described
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching