Ephesians 5:24

New International Reader's Version

The church follows the lead of Christ. In the same way, wives should follow the lead of their husbands in everything.

Cross References

Exodus 23:13

“Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not speak the names of other gods. Do not even let them be heard on your lips.

Exodus 29:35

“Do everything I have commanded you to do for Aaron and his sons. Take seven days when you prepare them to serve the Lord.

Luke 10:17

The 72 returned with joy. They said, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we speak in your name.”

Ephesians 5:23

The husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the church. The church is Christ’s body. He is its Savior.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives. Love them just as Christ loved the church. He gave himself up for her.

Ephesians 5:33

A husband also must love his wife. He must love her just as he loves himself. And a wife must respect her husband.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don’t do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.

Titus 2:7

Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Titus 2:9

Teach slaves to obey their masters in everything they do. Tell them to try to please their masters. They must not talk back to them.