Ephesians 5:29

For no man euer yet hated his owne flesh: but nourisheth and cherisheth it, euen as the Lord the Church:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also {does} the church,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
- American Standard Version (1901)

For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;
- Basic English Bible

Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For no one has ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Christ the assembly:
- Darby Bible

For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church:
- Douay-Rheims Bible

for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
- English Revised Version

For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 5:29

5:29 His own flesh - That is, himself. Nourisheth and cherisheth - That is, feeds and clothes it.