Ephesians 5:21
Each of you should be willing to accept what others tell you to do out of reverence for Christ.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
In Context
20Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
22Wives, do what your own husbands tell you to do, as you would if the Lord told you.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:24All the officials and warriors, as well as all of King David's sons, gave a solemn promise of loyalty to King Solomon.
Nehemiah 5:9“What you're doing isn't right,” I told them. “Don't you think you should respect our God so that enemy nations don't criticize us?
Proverbs 24:21My son, honor the Lord and the king, and don't join those who are rebellious,
1 Corinthians 16:16to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication.
Galatians 5:13You, my brothers and sisters, were called to freedom! Just don't use your freedom as an excuse to indulge your sinful human nature—instead serve one another in love.
Ephesians 5:24In the same way that the church does what Christ says, wives should do what their husbands tell them in all things.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →