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Berean Standard Bible

“This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.”

Ephesians 5:32

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Paul's teaching on marriage in Ephesians 5 is based on the relationship between Christ and the church. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.

World English Bible (WEB)

This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.

King James Version (KJV)

This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

American Standard Version (ASV)

This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

This is a great secret: but my words are about Christ and the church.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

this secret is great, and I speak in regard to Christ and to the assembly;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Este misterio grande es: mas yo digo esto con respecto á Cristo y á la iglesia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sé que esto es como un misterio difícil de entender; pero ilustra la manera en que Cristo se relaciona con la iglesia.

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