Ephesians 5:24

But as the church submits to the Christ, so also should wives submit to their husbands in everything.

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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 a man is the head of his wife, as the Christ is the head of the church – being indeed himself the Savior of his body.

25Husbands, love your wives, just as the Christ loved the church, and gave himself for her,

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:33However, for you individually, let each love his wife as if she were himself; and the wife be careful to respect her husband.

Colossians 3:22Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please people alone, but giving them ungrudging service, in your respect for the Master.

Titus 2:9Tell slaves to respect their owner’s authority in all circumstances, and to try their best to please them.

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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