Verse Comparison: Ephesians 5:29
American Standard Version
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
Amplified® Bible
For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes {and} carefully protects and cherishes it, as Christ does the church,
Darby English Version
For no one has ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Christ the assembly:
International Standard Version
For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as Christ does the church.
King James Version
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
Young's Literal Translation
for no one ever his own flesh did hate, but doth nourish and cherish it, as also the Lord -- the assembly,
