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Ephesians 5:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Guys should love their wives the same way they take care of themselves. When you love your wife well, you're actually loving yourself too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Love your wife like you love yourself — because in marriage, you're literally a team.

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