Ephesians 5:28. Thus; in this manner, as Christ loved the Church; not to be referred to the following ‘as.'

Ought husbands also to love their own wives. ‘Also' is well supported, and shows that the example of Christ is referred to. ‘Own' is emphatic

As their own bodies. Not, ‘as if they were,' but' since they are,' the husband being the head of the wife, etc. (Ephesians 5:23). ‘Thus' indeed Christ loved the Church, but the Apostle has not yet brought out that thought.

He who loveth, etc. This general proposition is self-evident.

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