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Ephesians 5:27-29
New King James Version
Ephesians 5:27-29
New King James Version
27 (A)that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, (B)not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.
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Ephesians 5:27-29
New International Version
Ephesians 5:27-29
New International Version
27 and to present her to himself(A) as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.(B) 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives(C) as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church—
Ephesians 5:27-29
English Standard Version
Ephesians 5:27-29
English Standard Version
27 so (A)that he might present the church to himself in splendor, (B)without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.[a] 28 In the same way (C)husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,
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- Ephesians 5:27 Or holy and blameless
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