Ephesians 5:31

31 "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be 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 yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church.

30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones.

31 "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh."

32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

33 Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself, and the wife see that she reverence her husband.