Ephesians 5:29
“For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,.... These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh - This is urged as an argument why a man should love his wife and show kindness…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
No man ever yet hated his own flesh - And this is a natural reason why he should love his wife, and nourish and cherish…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 5:21-33
Here the apostle begins his exhortation to the discharge of relative duties. As a general foundation for these duties,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
noman ever under normal conditions. True, in a distorted mental state a man may "hate his own flesh." And in obedience…
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