Ephesians 5:24

Therefore, as the church is subject to Christ, so let wives be to their own 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 the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church, his body: and he himself is its saviour.

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

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless, let every one of you love his wife as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in all things; not as an outward show, as pleasers of men; but with singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

Titus 2:9Urge servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not to talk back,

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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