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Ephesians 5:29-31
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Ephesians 5:29-31
Modern English Version
29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord cares for the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. 31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall be one flesh.”[a]
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Ephesians 5:29-31
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Ephesians 5:29-31
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29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body.(A) 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[a](B)
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- Ephesians 5:31 Gen. 2:24
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