Ephesians 5:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:21 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:21 — KJV
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
— Ephesians 5:21 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:21 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:21
“Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:21: one, another, fear
“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:21: yourselves, one, another
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:21: yourselves, one, another
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:21: one, another, god
“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. I had...: Heb. your money came to me”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:21: one, fear, god
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