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30 because we are members (parts) of His body. 31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall be joined [and be faithfully devoted] to his wife, and the two shall become [a]one flesh.(A) 32 This mystery [of two becoming one] is great; but I am speaking with reference to [the relationship of] Christ and the church.

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  1. Ephesians 5:31 The bond between husband and wife supersedes all other relationships.

30 for we are members of his body.(A) 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[a](B) 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.

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  1. Ephesians 5:31 Gen. 2:24

30 because (A)we are members of his body. 31 (B)“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and (C)the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.

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