²⁸ In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives^(A) as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

³³ However, each one of you also must love his wife^(A) as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

¹⁹ Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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