Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ephesians 5:28 in English Standard Version "In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, Eph 5:33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.