Ephesians 5:23 bbe — For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

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

— Ephesians 5:23, Bible in Basic English

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“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.”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;

Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.

Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as of the Lord.

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

And as the church is under Christ's authority, so let wives be under the rule of their husbands in all things.

Husbands, have love for your wives, even as Christ had love for the church, and gave himself for it;

So that he might make it holy, having made it clean with the washing of water by the word,

Ephesians 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:23 say?

Ephesians 5:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.”

Where is Ephesians 5:23 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 23.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:23.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:23 in?

Ephesians 5:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:23?

Ephesians 5:23 reads (BBE): “For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:23 bbe — For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

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