Devine Scripture

Ephesians 5:31

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.

Context

v.30because we are members of his body.

v.31This passage

v.32This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 19:5

    and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?

  • Genesis 2:24

    Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

  • Mark 10:7

    For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife;

  • 1 Corinthians 6:16

    Or know ye not that he that is joined to a harlot is one body? for, The twain, saith he, shall become one flesh.