Ephesians 5:32 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)32 The secret [truth] of this is great, but I am talking about Christ and the church. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176932 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition32 This mystery is very great, but I speak concerning [the relation of] Christ and the church. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)32 This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible32 Marriage is a significant allegory, and I’m applying it to Christ and the church. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version32 This is a great Sacrament. And I am speaking in Christ and in the Church. Ver Capítulo |
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].
Similarly, deacons should be serious-minded [i.e., dignified], not saying one thing while meaning another, not drinking a lot of wine [Note: The wine of Paul’s day was used as a common drink, and was either non-intoxicating or far less intoxicating than wine today], not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.