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Ephesians 5:21

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Context

v.20giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;

v.21This passage

v.22Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Nehemiah 5:15

    But the former governors that were before me were chargeable unto the people, and took of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

  • 1 Peter 5:5

    Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:24

    And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.

  • Genesis 16:9

    And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

  • 1 Timothy 3:4

    one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;