Ephesians 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 6:5 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of yo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 6:5 — KJV
“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”
— Ephesians 6:5 (KJV)
Ephesians 6:5 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 6:5
“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:5: servants, masters, according
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:5: servants, fear, heart
“O LORD, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:5: servants, fear, heart
“Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:5: according, flesh, christ
“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:5: according, flesh, christ
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