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Why Does The Bible Tell Wives to Submit to their Husbands? — BC Boardman — Michael & Gabrielle Roberts

May 31, 2026

Michael & Gabrielle Roberts

 

Why does the Bible tell wives to submit to their husbands?

 

Ephesians 5:22 “For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything.” New Living Translation

 

Ephesians 5:31 “As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.” New Living Translation

 

The Four Pillars of a Covenant:

·     Rules

·     Roles

·     Responsibilities

·     Rewards

 

Ephesians 5:23 “For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.” New Living Translation

 

Matthew 20:25 “But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant…” New Living Translation

 

Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” New Living Translation

 

Ephesians 5:25 “For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her…” New Living Translation

 

Ephesians 5:22 “For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.” New Living Translation

 

Judges 5:1 “Israel’s leaders took charge, and the people gladly followed. Praise the Lord!” New Living Translation