Verse 23. For the husband is the head of the wife] This is the reason which the apostle gives for his injunctions. See above.

He is the Saviour of the body.] As Christ exercises authority over the Church so as to save and protect it, so let the husband exercise authority over his wife by protecting, comforting, and providing her with every necessary and comfort of life, according to his power.

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