Ephesians 5:23

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G3754} the husband{G435} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the head{G2776} of the wife{G1135}, even{G2532} as{G5613} Christ{G5547} is the head{G2776} of the church{G1577}: and{G2532} he{G846} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the saviour{G4990} of the body{G4983}.
KJV with Strongs
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife as The Mashiach is the head of the assembly, He is the Saviour of the body.
The F.O.G
[23] For the husband is the head of the wife as the Messiah is the head of the church. He is the Savior of the body—His church.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because the husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly, and he is saviour of the body,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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