Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5959 submission

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.