Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Submitting
General references
Bible References
Submitting
Ephesians 5:22
Wives, you should submit to your own husbands, as you would to the Lord.
Romans 13:1
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
1 Corinthians 16:16
Now I urge you, brothers, that you should also submit to [the leadership of] such people and to everyone [else] who works and labors [with them].
Philippians 2:3
Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.
1 Timothy 2:11
A woman should learn [the Scriptures] in quietness, being fully submissive.
1 Timothy 3:4
[He must] manage his own family well and, with dignity, keep his children in subjection [or, "respectful"].
Hebrews 13:17
[You should] obey your leaders [Note: This probably refers to church elders] and submit to their oversight, for they look out for [the welfare of] your souls as men who will give an accounting [for your spiritual progress]. [Be obedient], so that they will be able to do this joyfully and not with sorrow, for that would be unprofitable to you.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
1 Peter 5:5
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.
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2 Corinthians 7:1
[So], since we have these promises [See 6:16-18], dear ones, we should purify ourselves from everything that pollutes [our] body and spirit while living lives completely separated [from sin], out of reverence for God.
1 Peter 2:17
Show [proper] respect for everyone. Love your [Christian] brothers [and sisters]. Have an awe-inspiring respect for God. Show honor to the king.
General references
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,