5959 submission
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God requires submission

From all people

Psalm 2:9-11 See also Job 22:21; 1 Peter 5:6

From Christians especially

Matthew 6:9-10 See also Hebrews 12:9; James 4:7

The submission of Jesus Christ to his Father

Luke 22:42 pp Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 See also John 5:19; John 12:49-50; 1 Corinthians 15:27-28; Hebrews 5:7-8; Hebrews 10:5-7

The submissive spirit required in the church

In believers' relationships with one another

Ephesians 5:21 See also Philippians 2:5-7

To Jesus Christ

Ephesians 5:24 See also Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18 As the body is subject to the head, so the church is subject to Christ.

To the Scriptures

Joshua 1:7-8 See also Psalm 119:133; Colossians 3:15; James 1:22-25; Revelation 22:18-19

To church leaders

Hebrews 13:17 See also Romans 13:1; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

In prophecy

1 Corinthians 14:32 The implication is that individual prophecies must be submitted to the overall judgment of the church.

The submission of all to civil government

Romans 13:1 See also Matthew 22:21 pp Mark 12:17 pp Luke 20:25; Romans 13:2-7; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-14

Submission within other relationships

Of wives to husbands

Ephesians 5:22-24 See also Colossians 3:18; Titus 2:4-5; 1 Peter 3:1,5-6

Of children to parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 See also Exodus 20:12; Galatians 4:2; Colossians 3:20

Of slaves to masters

Ephesians 6:5-8 See also Colossians 3:22-24; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18

Of young to old

1 Peter 5:5 See also Leviticus 19:32

Reciprocal attitudes are commended to safeguard against abuse

Ephesians 5:25-33; Ephesians 6:4,9; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Peter 5:1-4 Those in authority have a responsibility to set an example.

See also

2057  Christ, obedience
5218  authority in home
5564  suffering of Christ
5680  family
5709  marriage, purpose
5734  relationships
7446  slavery
7733  leaders
8276  humility
8342  servanthood
8351  teachableness
8453  obedience



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