Colossians 3:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A wife must put her husband first. This is her duty as a follower of the Lord.

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Then the LORD said to the woman, “You will suffer terribly when you give birth. But you will still desire your husband, and he will rule over you.”

When the women in your great kingdom hear about this new law, they will respect their husbands, no matter if they are rich or poor.

Peter and the apostles replied: We don't obey people. We obey God.

Now I want you to know that Christ is the head over all men, and a man is the head over a woman. But God is the head over Christ.

the women must not be allowed to speak. They must keep quiet and listen, as the Law of Moses teaches.

A wife should put her husband first, as she does the Lord.

You are God's people, so don't let it be said that any of you are immoral or indecent or greedy.

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

They should be silent and not be allowed to teach or to tell men what to do.