Colossians 3:18

New International Reader's Version

Wives, follow the lead of your husbands. That’s what the Lord wants you to do.

Cross References

Genesis 3:16

The Lord God said to the woman, “I will increase your pain when you give birth. You will be in great pain when you have children. You will long for your husband. And he will rule over you.”

Esther 1:20

And let your order be announced all through your entire kingdom. Then all women will have respect for their husbands, from the least important to the most important.”

Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God instead of people!

1 Corinthians 11:3

But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ. The head of the woman is the man. And the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 14:34

Women should remain silent in church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must follow the lead of those who are in authority, as the law says.

Ephesians 5:22

Wives, follow the lead of your own husbands as you follow the Lord.

Ephesians 5:3

There should not be even a hint of sexual sin among you. Don’t do anything impure. And do not always want more and more. These are not the things God’s holy people should do.

Ephesians 5:9

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

1 Timothy 2:12

I do not let women teach or take authority over a man. They must be quiet.