Efésios 5
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Efésios 5:29
When the apostle asks "whoever hated his own flesh?" what is meant by flesh? Flesh is to be taken care of, "nourished and fostered." Flesh here refers to the body yoked to the rational soul, as is clear [from the previous verse]. — ON ZECHARIAH 1.169
Efésios 5:32
We find frequently in the writings of the blessed Paul principles conducive to a higher (anagogic) interpretation. This is evident when he writes "This mystery is a profound one, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and his church." — ON GENESIS 102