for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;

Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

for no one ever his own flesh did hate, but doth nourish and cherish it, as also the Lord--the assembly,

For no one has ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Christ the assembly: