Ephesians 5:23

23 For 1the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the 2head of the church, He Himself 3being the Savior of the body.

Ephesians 5:23 In-Context

21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord .
23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body.
24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.
25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

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Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 11:3
  • 2. Ephesians 1:22
  • 3. 1 Corinthians 6:13
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