Ephesians 5:23

ERV Bible

For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

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Ephesians 5:23 in Bible Translations

English Revised Version (ERV)

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For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

King James Bible (KJV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in KJV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in ASV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read Ephesians 5:23 in DRB →

Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. He is the saviour of his body.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in DBT →

for a husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly. He is Saviour of the body.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WBT →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the Savior of the body.

World English Bible (WEB)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WEB →

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in YLT →

because the husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly, and he is saviour of the body,

American King James Version (AKJV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in AKJV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WNT →

because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.

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Ephesians 5:23 in Bible Translations

English Revised Version (ERV)

Primary

For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

King James Bible (KJV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in KJV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in ASV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read Ephesians 5:23 in DRB →

Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. He is the saviour of his body.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in DBT →

for a husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly. He is Saviour of the body.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WBT →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the Savior of the body.

World English Bible (WEB)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WEB →

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in YLT →

because the husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly, and he is saviour of the body,

American King James Version (AKJV)Read Ephesians 5:23 in AKJV →

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read Ephesians 5:23 in WNT →

because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.

Read Ephesians 5:23 in Other Translations

KJV ASV DRB DBT WBT WEB YLT AKJV WNT

About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →