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Ephesians 5:29
New King James Version
Ephesians 5:29
New King James Version
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 5:29
New International Version
Ephesians 5:29
New International Version
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 5:29
King James Version
Ephesians 5:29
King James Version
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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Ephesians 5:29
New American Standard Bible
Ephesians 5:29
New American Standard Bible
29 for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,
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Ephesians 5:29
English Standard Version
Ephesians 5:29
English Standard Version
29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,
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