Ephesians 5:29

Translations

Modern

Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Traditional

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Literal

For no one at any time hated his own flesh, but he nourishes and cherishes it just as Christ also does the church.

Latin

Nemo enim umquam carnem suam odio habuit: sed nutrit et fovet eam, sicut et Christus Ecclesiam:

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English

Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Notes

Ephesians 5:28–29

Husbands should value and care for their wives as they do themselves. In marriage, the two become one (see 5:31). This means that caring for one’s wife is like caring for one’s own body.

Ephesians 5:25–33

Christian husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the church. This means loving sacrificially, for Christ gave up his life for the church (5:2; compare Colossians 3:19; 1 Peter 3:7).

Ephesians 5:22–33

Christian wives should respect and submit to their husbands. Equally important, Christian husbands should love their wives (see Colossians 3:18–19). Christian marriages reflect the union and relationship between the Lord and the church.

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality The Church The Household

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