Ephesians 5:29

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

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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:29

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For no man has ever hated his own flesh, but instead he nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ also does to the Church.

ERV

for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;

NHEB

For no one ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also does the church;

SMT

For none at any time hates his own flesh; but brings it up and cherishes it, as also the Lord the church:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 5:29

ForG1063ConjunctionnomanG3762everyetG4218 hatedG3404VerbhisownG1438 fleshG4561Noun Feminine butG235Conjunction nourishethG1625Verb andG2532Conjunction cherishethG2282Verb itG846evenasG2532Conjunction theG2531Adverb LordG2962Noun MasculinethechurchG1577Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ephesians 5:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 5:29

Summary

People naturally nurture their own bodies

Event

Explanation of natural care

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD