Dictionary of Bible Themes A humble attitude where obedience is rendered within a relationship; whether it be to God, authorities or other people at work, in the church, in marriage or in the family. Psalms 2:9-11God requires submission See also From all people Job 22:211 Peter 5:6 Matthew 6:9-10 See also From Christians especially Hebrews 12:9James 4:7 Luke 22:42 The submission of Jesus Christ to his Father See also pp Mt 26:39 John 5:19; 12:49-50pp Mk 14:36 1 Corinthians 15:27-28Hebrews 5:7-8; 10:5-7 Ephesians 5:21 The submissive spirit required in the church See also In believers' relationships with one another Philippians 2:5-7Ephesians 5:24 See also To Jesus Christ Ephesians 1:22-23Colossians 1:18 Joshua 1:7-8 As the body is subject to the head, so the church is subject to Christ. See also To the Scriptures Psalms 119:133Colossians 3:15 James 1:22-25 Revelation 22:18-19 Hebrews 13:17 See also To church leaders Romans 13:11 Corinthians 16:15-16 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 1 Corinthians 14:32 In prophecy The implication is that individual prophecies must be submitted to the overall judgment of the church. Romans 13:1The submission of all to civil government See also Matthew 22:21Romans 13:2-7 pp Mk 12:17 Titus 3:1pp Lk 20:25 1 Peter 2:13-14Ephesians 5:22-24 Submission within other relationships See also Of wives to husbands Colossians 3:18Titus 2:4-5 1 Peter 3:1,5-6 Ephesians 6:1-3 See also Of children to parents Exodus 20:12Galatians 4:2 Colossians 3:20 Ephesians 6:5-8 See also Of slaves to masters Colossians 3:22-24Titus 2:9-10 1 Peter 2:18 1 Peter 5:5 See also Of young to old Leviticus 19:32Ephesians 5:25-33; 6:4,9 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Reciprocal attitudes are commended to safeguard against abuse 1 Peter 5:1-4See also Those in authority have a responsibility to set an example. 2057 Christ, obedience5219 authority, human institutions 5565 suffering of believers 5680 family 5710 marriage, customs 5735 sexuality 7446 slavery 7733 leaders 8276 humility 8342 servanthood 8351 teachableness 8453 obedience |
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