Sohusbandsoughtalsoto lovetheir ownwivesas their ownbodies.He who loveshis ownwifeloveshimself;
and said,FOR THISREASONA MANSHALL LEAVEHIS FATHERAND MOTHERAND BE JOINEDTO HIS WIFE,AND THE TWOSHALL BECOMEONEFLESH'?
Husbands,loveyour wives,justas Christalsolovedthe churchand gaveHimselfup for her,
for no oneeverhatedhis ownflesh,but nourishesand cherishesit, justas Christalso[does] the church,
FOR THISREASONA MANSHALL LEAVEHIS FATHERAND MOTHERAND SHALL BE JOINEDTO HIS WIFE,AND THE TWOSHALL BECOMEONEFLESH.
Nevertheless,eachindividualamong you alsois to lovehis ownwifeeven as himself,and the wifemust [see to it] that she respectsher husband.
You husbandsin the same way,livewith [your wives] in an understanding way,as with someoneweaker,since she is a woman;and showher honoras a fellow heirof the graceof life,sothat your prayerswill not be hindered.
