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Ephesians 5:23
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The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing.
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Out of respect for Christ, be courteously reverent to one another.
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Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ.
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The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing.
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So just as the church submits to Christ as he exercises such leadership, wives should likewise submit to their husbands.
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Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church - a love marked by giving, not getting.
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.