Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

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Ephesians 5:22
Let wives [be subject] to their husbands as to the Lord,
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.
1 Corinthians 16:16
that you also be in subjection to such, and to every one that works and labors with us.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing in strife or vain glory, but in humility let each esteem others better than himself,
1 Timothy 2:11
Let a woman learn quietly in all subjection;
1 Timothy 3:4
ruling well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
1 Peter 2:13
Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior,
1 Peter 5:5
Let the younger in like manner be subject to the elder, and do you all be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

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2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

General references

1 Peter 2:13
Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior,