Ephesians 5:33

“Nevertheless, let everyone of you in particular, &c.] The apostle returns to his former subject, and recapitulates the mutual duties of husband and wife, after he had enforced them from the instance and example of Christ, and his church; and would have every married person in particular take the directions and instructions given, to themselves: as that the husband so love his wife even as himself; since they two are one flesh: and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband; since he leaves father and mother for her, and is the head of her; (see Gill on “<490522>Ephesians 5:22”).”

“Nevertheless--not to pursue further the mystical meaning of marriage. Translate, as Greek, "Do ye also (as Christ does) severally each one so love," &c. The words, "severally each one," refer to them in their individual capacity, contrasted with the previous collective view of the members of the Church as the bride of Christ. Next: Ephesians Chapter 6”

“Nevertheless - The apostle here resumes the subject which he had been discussing in Ephesians 5:21-29, and says that it was the duty of every man to love his wife as he did himself. This was the main topic, from which he had been diverted by the discussion respecting the love which the Redeemer had shown for his church. And the wife see that she reverence her husband - The word “see” is supplied by our translators. The meaning is, that it was the special duty of the wife to show respect for her husband as the head of the family, and as set over her in the Lord; see on Ephesians 5:22, note 28, note. The word rendered “reverence,” is that which usually denotes “fear” - φοβῆται phobētai. She…”

“5:33 Paul summarizes his teaching on the relationship between husbands and wives (5:22-33). Christian marriages should be marked by love and respect.”

“let: Eph 5:25, Eph 5:28, Eph 5:29; Col 3:19; Pe1 3:7 reverence: Eph 5:22; Kg1 1:31; Est 1:20; Heb 12:9; Pe1 3:2-6 Next: Ephesians Chapter 6”