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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:22

Wives and Husbands · Ephesians 5:21–33
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Translations

Modern
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
Traditional
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Literal
…wives, to your own husbands as to the Lord;
Latin
Mulieres viris suis subditæ sint, sicut Domino:

Original

Greek
English
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

Notes

Ephesians 5:22

A wife’s Christian commitment includes choosing to submit to her husband as part of living out her faith (see 1 Corinthians 11:3–10; 14:34–35; Colossians 3:18; 1 Timothy 2:11–12; Titus 2:5; 1 Peter 3:1–6). At the same time, all Christians (including husbands and wives) are called to submit to one another out of respect for Christ (Ephesians 5:21). At the same time, husbands are called to love their wives and care for them sacrificially, following the example of Christ (see Ephesians 5:21–23). This mutual submission, respect, and love build a healthy, God-honoring marriage.

Ephesians 5:22–33

Christian wives should respect and submit to their husbands. Equally important, Christian husbands should love their wives (see Colossians 3:18–19). Christian marriages reflect the union and relationship between the Lord and the church.

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Parallels

Song of Solomon 1:1–17 1 Peter 3:1–7

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Bride of Christ Letter to the Ephesians Obedience Woman

Topics

A Healthy Marriage Church: Lamb's Bride Disobedient Wives Disrespectful Wives Family: Government of Head of Household Headship Honoring your Husband Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Loving your Husband Pleasing your Husband Respect the Husband Submissiveness Submitting to your Husband The Marriage Bed The Role of the Woman Unsaved Husbands Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Duties of, to Their Husbands: To be Subject to Them