Ephesians 5:29

New International Reader's Version

After all, no one ever hated their own body. Instead, they feed and care for their body. And this is what Christ does for the church.

Cross References

Genesis 2:23

The man said, “Her bones have come from my bones. Her body has come from my body. She will be named ‘woman,’ because she was taken out of a man.”

Proverbs 11:17

Those who are kind benefit themselves. But mean people bring ruin on themselves.

Ecclesiastes 4:5

Foolish people fold their hands and don’t work. And that destroys them.

Isaiah 40:11

He takes care of his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have little ones.

Ezekiel 34:27

The trees will bear their fruit. And the ground will produce its crops. The people will be secure in their land. I will break the chains that hold them. I will save them from the power of those who made them slaves. Then they will know that I am the Lord.

Matthew 23:37

“Jerusalem! Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and throw stones in order to kill those who are sent to you. Many times I have wanted to gather your people together. I have wanted to be like a hen who gathers her chicks under her wings. And you would not let me!

Matthew 6:26

Look at the birds of the air. They don’t plant or gather crops. They don’t put away crops in storerooms. But your Father who is in heaven feeds them. Aren’t you worth much more than they are?

Romans 1:31

They do not understand. They can’t be trusted. They are not loving and kind.

Ephesians 5:28

In the same way, husbands should love their wives. They should love them as they love their own bodies. Any man who loves his wife loves himself.

Ephesians 5:30

We are parts of his body.

Ephesians 5:31

Scripture says, “That’s why a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. The two will become one.” (Genesis 2:24)