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Scripture Context
Ephesians 5:29 - Ephesians 6:5
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.
Ephesians 6
Intro: The duty of children, and servants -- Our life a warfare -- The armor of Christian.
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right.
2 Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
4 And ye fathers provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;