Ephesians 5:21
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”Ephesians 5:21
What Does Ephesians 5:21 Mean?
Ephesians 5:21 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 5:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Galatians 5:13“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”Ephesians 5:24“Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.”James 4:7“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”Ephesians 5:22“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”Romans 13:1“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”1 Timothy 3:4“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”1 Peter 2:17“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”1 Peter 2:13“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”1 Timothy 2:11“Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.”1 Corinthians 16:16“That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.”Exodus 20:12“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”Proverbs 24:21“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”Acts 9:31“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”Acts 10:35“But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.”Colossians 1:7“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”Ruth 2:7“And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.”2 Chronicles 19:7“Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.”
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