Bible verse
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Colossians 3:18 · BSB
The verses around it, from Colossians 3.
14 And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
KJV
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
ASV
Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
ERV
Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
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