Colossians 3:19

"Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord."

Key Reflection

In Colossians 3:19, the instruction for wives to submit to their husbands reflects a broader spiritual principle of submission to God's will and authority within the family, mirroring the servant-leadership demonstrated by Christ. This submission is not about power dynamics but about following divine guidance that fosters mutual respect and harmony.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. Husbands, love your wives, etc. See Barnes "Eph 4:25, and Eph 4:26-29. __________________________________________________________________

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