Ephesians 5:22

New International Reader's Version

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

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.”

Esther 1:22

The king sent messages out to every territory in the kingdom. He sent them to each territory in its own writing. He sent them to every nation in its own language. The messages announced that every man should rule over his own family, using his own language.

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 6:5

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth. Respect them and honor them with a heart that is true. Obey them just as you would obey Christ.

Colossians 3:1

You have been raised up with Christ. So think about things that are in heaven. That is where Christ is. He is sitting at God’s right hand.

Colossians 3:18

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

Titus 2:5

The younger women must control themselves and be pure. They must take good care of their homes. They must be kind. They must follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to speak evil things against God’s word.