Ephesians 5:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.
Ephesians 5:23 (BSB)
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What does Ephesians 5:23 say?
Ephesians 5:23 in modern King James wording reads: "For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body."
Where is Ephesians 5:23 found in the Bible?
Ephesians 5:23 is verse 23 of chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians, in the New Testament. Ephesians has 6 chapters.
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