²¹ being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.

³ Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.^(A)

²⁴ Just as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives ought to be, in everything, to their husbands.

The Christian Household

²² Wives, be subject^[a] to your husbands as to the Lord,^(A)

⁵ In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders.^[a] And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for

¹⁷ Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing, for that would be harmful to you.^(A)

¹⁷ Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.^[a] Fear God. Honor the emperor.^(A)

⁴ He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way,

¹³ For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence,^[a] but through love become enslaved to one another.^(A)

¹¹ Let a woman^[a] learn in silence with full submission.