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because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.
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A Vital, Mystical Union
Commentators agree that this verse explains the 'why' behind Christ's love for the church: because believers are in a vital, spiritual union with Him. This is not just a loose association but a profound connection, described as a 'mystical body.' This union is so intimate that it's considered stronger than any other human bond, compelling Christ to nourish and cherish the church as His own.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For we are members of his body. Of the body of Christ. (See 1 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Corinthians 12:27; [Reference Jo…
Of his flesh and of his bones (εκ της σαρκος αυτου κα εκ των οστεων αυτου). These words are in the Textus Receptus (Authorized Ver…
19th Century
Anglican
Even as the Lord the church: for we . . .—Again Saint Paul escapes from the type to rest on the Antitype (). The idea of …
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Baptist
What a wonderful expression! To think that we, poor creatures that we are, should be in this way joined to Christ by a marriage union, even by a vi…
The reason why Christ thus cares for the church is now made clear. It is because Christians are living parts of his body. In 4:25 Paul has dealt wi…
16th Century
Protestant
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For we are members of his body Not of his natural body, for this would make Christ's human nature monstrous; Christ,…
The duty of wives is submission to their husbands in the Lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a principle of love to them. The dut…
