Ephesians 5:21

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Summary

Ephesians 5:21

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Submitting

In

1 Peter 2:17

General references

1 Peter 2:13

Bible References

Submitting

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.

The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Go back to your mistress, and submit humbly to her authority.”

All of the leaders and warriors, and also all the sons of King David, pledged allegiance to King Solomon.

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.

to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.

A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]

Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you.

Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,

Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble.

In

So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”

So I said, “What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God to prevent the taunting by the [pagan] nations, our enemies?

My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],

Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.

Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king.

General references

Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,