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The Book of Ephesians, Chapter 5, Verse 29

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For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
King James Version
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
American Standard Version
because we are members of his body.
New English Translation
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
World English Bible
For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;
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For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
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This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
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Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband.
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Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
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Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
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That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
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And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
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Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
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With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: