Ephesians 5:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Nobody actually hates their own body — we naturally take care of ourselves, feed ourselves, and treat ourselves with love. That's exactly how Jesus feels about the church.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You wouldn't neglect your own body, and Jesus would never neglect his people.

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