Ephesians 5:31

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother: and shall cleave to his wife. And they shall be two in one flesh.

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 For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church:

30 Because we are members of him, body, of his flesh and of his bones.

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother: and shall cleave to his wife. And they shall be two in one flesh.

32 This is a great sacrament: but I speak in Christ and in the church.

33 Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular love for his wife as himself: And let the wife fear her husband.