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Romans 13:5
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Romans 13:5
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5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.(A)
Romans 13:5
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Romans 13:5
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5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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Romans 13:5
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Romans 13:5
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5 Therefore (A)you must be subject, not only because of wrath (B)but also for conscience’ sake.
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1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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15 You know that the household of Stephanas(A) were the first converts(B) in Achaia,(C) and they have devoted themselves to the service(D) of the Lord’s people.(E) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(F) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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1 Corinthians 16:15-16
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Ephesians 5:21
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Ephesians 5:21
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Ephesians 5:21
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Ephesians 5:21
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21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
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Ephesians 5:21
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Ephesians 5:21
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21 (A)submitting to one another in the fear of [a]God.
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- Ephesians 5:21 NU Christ
Ephesians 5:22
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Ephesians 5:22
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Ephesians 5:22
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Ephesians 5:22
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22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
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Ephesians 5:22
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Ephesians 5:22
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Marriage—Christ and the Church(A)
22 Wives, (B)submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
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Ephesians 5:24
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Ephesians 5:24
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24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands(A) in everything.
Ephesians 5:24
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Ephesians 5:24
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24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
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Ephesians 5:24
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Ephesians 5:24
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24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands (A)in everything.
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Colossians 2:20-23
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Colossians 2:20-23
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20 Since you died with Christ(A) to the elemental spiritual forces of this world,(B) why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules:(C) 21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? 22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish(D) with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.(E) 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility(F) and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
Colossians 2:20-23
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Colossians 2:20-23
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20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
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Colossians 2:20-23
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Colossians 2:20-23
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20 [a]Therefore, if you (A)died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, (B)why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 (C)“Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—(D)according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 (E)These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and [b]neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
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- Colossians 2:20 NU, M omit Therefore
- Colossians 2:23 severe treatment, asceticism
Colossians 3:18
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Colossians 3:18
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Instructions for Christian Households(A)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(B) as is fitting in the Lord.
Colossians 3:18
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Colossians 3:18
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18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
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Colossians 3:18
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Colossians 3:18
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The Christian Home(A)
18 (B)Wives, submit to your own husbands, (C)as is fitting in the Lord.
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Hebrews 12:9
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Hebrews 12:9
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9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits(A) and live!(B)
Hebrews 12:9
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Hebrews 12:9
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9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
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Hebrews 12:9
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Hebrews 12:9
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9 Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to (A)the Father of spirits and live?
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Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
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Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 (A)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (B)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 lead
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