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Ephesians 5

Eph. 5:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Submitting
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
yourselves one to another
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the fear
phobos (Greek #5401)
alarm or fright
KJV usage: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
Pronounce: fob'-os
Origin: from a primary φέβομαι (to be put in fear)
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Eph. 5:22,24• 22Wives, [submit yourselves] to your own husbands as to the Lord;
 24But as the assembly is subject to the Christ, so also the wives to their own husbands in everything. (Eph. 5:22,24)
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Gen. 16:9•  (Gen. 16:9)
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1 Chron. 29:24•  (1 Chron. 29:24)
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Rom. 13:1‑5• 1Let every soul be subject to authorities above [it]. For there is no authority unless from God; and those that are have been ordained by God.
 2So that he that setteth himself against the authority withstandeth the ordinance of God; and those that withstand shall receive judgment for themselves.
 3For the rulers are no terror for the good work but for the evil. And dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? Practice good and thou shalt have praise for it;
 4for it is God's servant to thee for good. But if thou Practice evil, be afraid; for not in vain doth it wear the sword; for God's servant it is, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
 5Wherefore [there is] a necessity to be subject not only on account of wrath but also on account of conscience. (Rom. 13:1‑5)
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1 Cor. 16:16• 16that ye also be subject to such, and to everyone that co-operateth and laboureth. (1 Cor. 16:16)
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Phil. 2:3• 3nothing in strifefulness, or vainglory, but in lowly-mindedness esteeming one another more excellent than themselves: (Phil. 2:3)
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1 Tim. 2:11• 11Let a woman in quietness learn in all subjection. (1 Tim. 2:11)
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1 Tim. 3:4• 4one that ruleth well his own house, having children in subjection with all gravity, (1 Tim. 3:4)
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Heb. 13:17• 17Obey your leaders, and be submissive, for they watch over your souls, as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this [were] unprofitable for you. (Heb. 13:17)
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1 Peter 2:13• 13Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme, (1 Peter 2:13)
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1 Peter 5:5• 5Likewise, ye younger, be subject to elders; and all of you bind on humility to one another; because God setteth himself against haughty ones, and giveth grace to lowly. (1 Peter 5:5)
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2 Chron. 19:7•  (2 Chron. 19:7)
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Neh. 5:9,15•  (Neh. 5:9,15)
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Prov. 24:21•  (Prov. 24:21)
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2 Cor. 7:1• 1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear. (2 Cor. 7:1)
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1 Peter 2:17• 17Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
• This was the essence of the life of Christ: “I come to do thy will, O my God.” Accordingly the Apostle begins his exhortations with regard to relationships by giving the general precept: “Submit yourselves one to another.” This renders order easy, even when the order of institutions and of authority may fail. Submission, moral obedience, can never in principle be wanting to the true Christian. It is the starting point of his whole life. He is sanctified unto the obedience of Christ (1 Peter 1:2). (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• We have God manifesting Himself in each of our positions, and showing us that these are meant to give us opportunity of glorifying God by the good works that were before ordained of God. (“Ephesians 5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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submitting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ.

W. Kelly Translation

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submitting yourselves one to another in fear of Christa.

WK Translation Notes

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"Christ" is right at the end of the verse.