Ephesians 5:23

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V

Further, the broad gold mitre indicates the regal power of the Lord, "since the Head of the Church" is the Savour.[88]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

what reason does he give for this? "Because," says he, "the husband is the head of the wife."[837]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

Pray tell me, Marcion, does your god build up the authority of his law on the work of the Creator? This, however, is a comparative trifle; for he actually derives from the same source the condition of his Christ and his Church; for he says: "even as Christ is the head of the Church; "[838]

Dionysius A Commentary on the Beginning of Ecclesiastes

Again: Christ is the head of the Church."[22]