Ephesians 5:24

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”

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BSBPD

“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“but even as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also <FI>are<Fi> the wives to their own husbands in everything.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ephesians 5:24 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 23:13Pay close attention to everything I have said to you. You must not invoke the names of other gods; they must not be heard on your lips.
  2. Exodus 29:35This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them.
  3. Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  4. Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
  5. Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
  6. Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
  7. Titus 2:9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

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