Ephesians 5:21
and submit to one another from reverence for him.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
In Context
20Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
22Wives should submit to their husbands as submitting to the Lord.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:16I want you, on your part, to show deference to such men as these, as well as to every fellow labourer and earnest worker.
Galatians 5:13Remember, Brothers, to you the Call came to give you freedom. Only do not make your freedom an opportunity for self-indulgence, but serve one another in a loving spirit.
Ephesians 5:24But as the Church submits to the Christ, so also should wives 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 →