Ephesians 5:29
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King James Version (modern wording)
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church:
Ephesians 5:29 (KJV)
American Standard Version
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
Ephesians 5:29 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
Ephesians 5:29 (BSB)
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What does Ephesians 5:29 say?
Ephesians 5:29 in modern King James wording reads: "For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church:"
Where is Ephesians 5:29 found in the Bible?
Ephesians 5:29 is verse 29 of chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians, in the New Testament. Ephesians has 6 chapters.
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