Ephesians 5:29

for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as also Christ the assembly;

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem! Jerusalem! that kills the prophets, and stones those sent to her! how often did I wish to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

John 6:50-58

This is the Bread That cometh down out of Heaven, that one may eat thereof, and not die.

Romans 1:31

without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful;

Ephesians 5:31

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

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Summary

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Bible References

Hated

Ephesians 5:31
For this cause, will a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife, and the two shall be one flesh.
Romans 1:31
without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful;

Nourisheth

Matthew 23:37
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! that kills the prophets, and stones those sent to her! how often did I wish to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
John 6:50
This is the Bread That cometh down out of Heaven, that one may eat thereof, and not die.