Ephesians 5:31

31 That's why a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will be one.

Ephesians 5:31 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 5:31

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
&c.] These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from ( Genesis 2:24 ) ; and declare what ought to be, and are a prophecy of what should be; and are observed against polygamy, and to stir up mutual affection; (See Gill on Matthew 19:5).

Ephesians 5:31 In-Context

29 No one ever hated his own body. Instead, he feeds and takes care of it, as Christ takes care of the church.

30 We are parts of his body.

31 That's why a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will be one.

32 This is a great mystery. (I'm talking about Christ's relationship to the church.)

33 But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands.