Ephesians 5:27 “and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or w…”

Ephesians 5:27

and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

World English Bible

that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without defect.

American Standard Version

that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Geneva Bible 1599

That hee might make it vnto him selfe a glorious Church, not hauing spot or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it shoulde bee holy and without blame.

Darby Translation

that he might present the assembly to himself glorious, having no spot, or wrinkle, or any of such things; but that it might be holy and blameless.

Young's Literal Translation

that he might present it to himself the assembly in glory, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things, but that it may be holy and unblemished;

Bible in Basic English

And might take it for himself, a church full of glory, not having one mark or fold or any such thing; but that it might be holy and complete.

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Cross references

“he”

Colossians 1:22 2 Corinthians 11:2 2 Corinthians 4:14 Jude 1:24 Colossians 1:28

Colossians 1:22 · BSB

But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—

2 Corinthians 11:2 · BSB

I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:14 · BSB

knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.

Jude 1:24 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

“glorious”

Hebrews 12:22–24 Isaiah 60:15–20 Revelation 7:9–17 Psalm 45:13 Isaiah 62:3 Jeremiah 33:9

Hebrews 12:22–24 · BSB

Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels

Isaiah 60:15–20 · BSB

Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.

Revelation 7:9–17 · BSB

After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in th…

Psalm 45:13 · BSB

All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

Isaiah 62:3 · BSB

You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Jeremiah 33:9 · BSB

So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will pr…

“not”

Hebrews 9:14 1 Peter 1:19 Song of Solomon 4:7 2 Peter 3:14

Hebrews 9:14 · BSB

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

1 Peter 1:19 · BSB

but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Song of Solomon 4:7 · BSB

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; in you there is no flaw.

2 Peter 3:14 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

“but”

Ephesians 1:4 Jude 1:21 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Revelation 21:27

Ephesians 1:4 · BSB

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Jude 1:21 · BSB

keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 21:27 · BSB

But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

28In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

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