Ephesians 5:24

And as the church is under Christ's authority, so let wives be under the rule of their husbands in all things.

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In The King James Version

Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

In Context

23For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

25Husbands, have love for your wives, even as Christ had love for the church, and gave himself for it;

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Cross References

Exodus 23:13Take note of all these things which I have said to you, and let not the names of other gods come into your minds or from your lips.

Ephesians 5:33But do you, everyone, have love for his wife, even as for himself; and let the wife see that she has respect for her husband.

Colossians 3:22Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

Titus 2:9Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:22-33

Duties of Husbands and Wives. ( a. d. 61.) 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might… Read the whole commentary →

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