Ephesians 5:24

As the church then is subject to Christ, so also should wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

1770 John Worsley NT

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: and the saviour of that body.

25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave up Himself for it:

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and let the wife reverence her husband.

Colossians 3:22Servants, be obedient in all things to your lawful masters, not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but in uprightness of heart, fearing God; and whatever service ye do,

Titus 2:9Exhort servants to submit to their masters, to be obsequious in all things,

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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