Ephesians 5:21
Each of you has to think about what other Christians want, and agree with them, because you really respect Jesus Christ.
Plain English Version
In The King James Version
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
In Context
20Remember our leader, Jesus Christ, and always thank God, our father, for everything.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:16I want you to agree with them and do what they want. And do the same for anyone that works hard for God, like they do.
Galatians 5:13You see, my Christian friends, God picked you to be people that are free from the Jewish law. But you have to be free in the right way. You can’t just do anything you like, anything that makes you feel good. Instead of that, you have to love each other and do things to help each other.
Ephesians 5:24Yes, wives always have to think about what their husbands want and agree with them, just like God’s people always have to agree with what Jesus Christ wants.
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 →