²⁸ In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives^(A) as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

³³ However, each one of you also must love his wife^(A) as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

⁷ Husbands,^(A) in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.