Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. New Living Translation As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. English Standard Version Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Berean Standard Bible Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Berean Literal Bible But even as the church is subjected to Christ, so also wives to the own husbands in everything. King James Bible Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. New King James Version Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. New American Standard Bible But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. NASB 1995 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. NASB 1977 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Legacy Standard Bible But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Amplified Bible But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house]. Christian Standard Bible Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives are to submit to their husbands in everything. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now as the church submits to Christ, so wives are to submit to their husbands in everything. American Standard Version But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything. Contemporary English Version Wives should always put their husbands first, as the church puts Christ first. English Revised Version But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything. GOD'S WORD® Translation As the church is under Christ's authority, so wives are under their husbands' authority in everything. Good News Translation And so wives must submit themselves completely to their husbands just as the church submits itself to Christ. International Standard Version Indeed, just as the church is submissive to the Messiah, so wives must be submissive to their husbands in everything. Majority Standard Bible Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. NET Bible But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. New Heart English Bible But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so let wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Weymouth New Testament And just as the Church submits to Christ, so also married women should be entirely submissive to their husbands. World English Bible But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut even as the Assembly is subject to Christ, so also [are] the wives [subject] to their own husbands in everything. Berean Literal Bible But even as the church is subjected to Christ, so also wives to the own husbands in everything. Young's Literal Translation but even as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also are the wives to their own husbands in everything. Smith's Literal Translation But as the church is subjected to Christ, so also wives to their own husbands in everything. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore as the church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, just as the Church is subject to Christ, so also should wives be subject to their husbands in all things. New American Bible As the church is subordinate to Christ, so wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything. New Revised Standard Version Just as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives ought to be, in everything, to their husbands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But just as the church is subject to The Messiah, in this way also wives are to their husbands in all things. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut as the church is subject to the Christ, so, also, let the wives be subject to their own husbands in every thing. Godbey New Testament But as the church is submissive to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in everything. Haweis New Testament As then the church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Mace New Testament as the church then is subordinate to Christ, so let women be to their husbands upon all occasions. Weymouth New Testament And just as the Church submits to Christ, so also married women should be entirely submissive to their husbands. Worrell New Testament But, as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also let the women be to their husbands in everything. Worsley New Testament As the church then is subject to Christ, so also should wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wives and Husbands…23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. 24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Cross References Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 1 Peter 3:1-6 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Titus 2:4-5 In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. Genesis 3:16 To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. 1 Timothy 2:11-12 A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. Genesis 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” Proverbs 31:10-12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Matthew 19:4-6 Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Romans 7:2 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Song of Solomon 2:16 My beloved is mine and I am his; he pastures his flock among the lilies. Treasury of Scripture Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. in. Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Exodus 23:13 And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth. Exodus 29:35 And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them. Jump to Previous Assembly Authority Christ Christ's Church Entirely Husbands Married Ought Rule Subject Submissive Submit Submits Wives WomenJump to Next Assembly Authority Christ Christ's Church Entirely Husbands Married Ought Rule Subject Submissive Submit Submits Wives WomenEphesians 5 1. After general exhortations to love;3. to flee sexual immorality; 4. and all uncleanness; 7. not to converse with the wicked; 15. to walk carefully; 18. and to be filled with the Spirit; 22. he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands; 25. and husbands ought to love their wives, 32. even as Christ does his church. Now as the church submits to Christ This phrase sets the foundation for understanding the relationship dynamics being discussed. The Greek word for "submits" is "hypotassō," which implies a voluntary and willing submission, not out of compulsion but out of respect and love. Historically, the early church was characterized by its devotion and obedience to Christ, recognizing Him as the head and ultimate authority. This submission is not one of oppression but of alignment with Christ's teachings and mission. The church's submission to Christ is a model of unity and purpose, reflecting a deep trust in His leadership and wisdom. so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. submits ὑποτάσσεται (hypotassetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. to Christ, Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. so οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. wives [should submit] γυναῖκες (gynaikes) Noun - Vocative Feminine Plural Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. to their τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. husbands ἀνδράσιν (andrasin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. everything. παντί (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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