Submission

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands: — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.

To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bear children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word;

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

Therefore, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you would be joined to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might produce fruit to God.

though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

“Acquaint yourself with him, now, and be at peace. Thereby good shall come to you.

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God. — read the full passage →

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

For all these things has my hand made, and so all these things came to be,” says Yahweh: “but to this man will I look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word.

For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — read the full passage →

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; — read the full passage →

Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;

Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. — read the full passage →

Jesus therefore answered them, “Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise.

Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, — read the full passage →

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.

For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; — read the full passage →

For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants;

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. — read the full passage →

For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when he says, “All things are put in subjection”, it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him. — read the full passage →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. — read the full passage →

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, — read the full passage →

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn’t subject themselves to the righteousness of God.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I speak not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works.

Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. — read the full passage →

Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. — read the full passage →

Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.

Yahweh God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him.”