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“Ephesians reads more like a sermon—in some parts more like a prayer or a mighty doxology—than a letter written to meet some special need in a church or group of churches. It is like a sermon on the greatest and widest them possible for a Christian sermon—the eternal purpose of God which he is fulfilling through his Son Jesus Christ, and working out in and through the church.” So starts Francis...

22. Codes of household duties were familiar to the Greeks from Aristotle onwards; they became a familiar part of Christian instruction, as is realized by comparing this whole section with Colossians 3:18–4:1 and 1 Peter 2:18–3:7. In dealing with personal relationships, Paul begins with that which is basic for the home, between husbands and wives. It is significant that throughout this section husbands and wives are reminded of their duties
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