and be subjectto one anotherin the fearof Christ.
Then the angelof the LORDsaidto her, "Returnto your mistress,and submityourself to her authority."
Allthe officials,the mightymen,and alsoallthe sonsof KingDavidpledgedallegianceto KingSolomon.
"Nowthen let the fearof the LORDbe upon you; be very carefulwhat you do,for the LORDour Godwill havenopart in unrighteousnessor partialityor the takingof a bribe."
But the formergovernorswhowere beforeme laidburdenson the peopleand tookfrom them breadand winebesidesfortyshekelsof silver;eventheir servantsdomineeredthe people.But I did not dosobecauseof the fearof God.
Again I said,"The thingwhichyou are doingis not good;should you not walkin the fearof our Godbecauseof the reproachof the nations,our enemies?
My son,fearthe LORDand the king;Do not associatewith those who are givento change,
that you alsobe in subjectionto such menand to everyonewho helps in the workand labors.
Therefore,knowingthe fearof the Lord,we persuademen,but we are mademanifestto God;and I hopethat we are made manifestalsoin your consciences.
Therefore,havingthesepromises,beloved,let us cleanseourselvesfrom alldefilementof fleshand spirit,perfectingholinessin the fearof God.
For you were calledto freedom,brethren;only[do] not [turn] your freedominto an opportunityfor the flesh,but throughloveserveone another.
Wives,[be subject] to your ownhusbands,as to the Lord.
But as the churchis subjectto Christ,soalsothe wives[ought to be] to their husbandsin everything.
Do nothingfrom selfishnessorempty conceit,but with humility of mindregardone anotheras more importantthan yourselves;
A womanmust quietlyreceive instructionwith entiresubmissiveness.
[He must be] one who manageshis ownhouseholdwell,keepinghis childrenundercontrolwith alldignity
Obeyyour leadersand submit[to them], for they keep watchoveryour soulsas those who will givean account.Let them dothiswith joyand not with grief,for thiswould be unprofitablefor you.
Submityourselves for the Lord'ssaketo everyhumaninstitution,whetherto a kingas the one in authority,
Honorall people,lovethe brotherhood,fearGod,honorthe king.
You younger men,likewise,be subjectto [your] elders;and allof you, clotheyourselves with humilitytoward one another,for GODIS OPPOSEDTO THE PROUD,BUT GIVESGRACETO THE HUMBLE.