Eph 5:21 | MHM | STEP | Duties of Husbands and Wives Paul begins this section by teaching about the responsibilities of husbands and wives in marriage. He starts with a general principle of mutual submission among Christians and then explains how this applies specifically to the relationship between husbands and wives. Paul uses the relationship between Christ and the church as a model, emphasizing love, respect, and unity. v. 21 : Paul writes, Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God (Ephesians 5:21 ). Christians are called to live with humility, respecting one another and being willing to serve each other. This mutual submission is an expression of reverence for God and helps believers fulfill their responsibilities in their relationships.

‏ Ephesians 5:21

Duties of Husbands and Wives

Paul begins this section by teaching about the responsibilities of husbands and wives in marriage. He starts with a general principle of mutual submission among Christians and then explains how this applies specifically to the relationship between husbands and wives. Paul uses the relationship between Christ and the church as a model, emphasizing love, respect, and unity.

v. 21: Paul writes, Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God (Ephesians 5:21 ^a). Christians are called to live with humility, respecting one another and being willing to serve each other. This mutual submission is an expression of reverence for God and helps believers fulfill their responsibilities in their relationships.