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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

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In Ephesians 5 Paul teaches about marriage, comparing the husband's love for his wife to Christ's love for the church. He appeals to the way people naturally care for their own bodies.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for no one ever his own flesh did hate, but does nourish and cherish it, as also the Lord -- the assembly,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque ninguno aborreció jamás á su propia carne, antes la sustenta y regala, como también Cristo á la iglesia;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Nadie aborrece su propio cuerpo; antes bien, lo alimenta y lo cuida con esmero. Cristo hace lo mismo con ese cuerpo suyo del que formamos parte: la iglesia.

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