Ephesians 5:21
submitting yourselves to one another in reverence for Christ.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
In Context
20always giving thanks for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father,
22Wives, submit to your husbands, as to the Lord.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:24All the leaders, soldiers, and King David's sons gave allegiance to King Solomon.
Nehemiah 5:9Also I said, “What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God to prevent the taunts of the nations that are our enemies?
Proverbs 24:21Fear Yahweh, and fear the king, my son; 1 do not associate with those who rebel against them, 1
1 Corinthians 16:16to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.
Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brothers. But do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the sinful nature; rather, through love serve one another.
Ephesians 5:24But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives must submit to their husbands in everything.
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 →