What Does the Bible Say About Submission?

James 4:7

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Ephesians 5:21

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

1 Peter 2:13

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority...”

Colossians 3:18

“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”

Hebrews 13:17

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”

Romans 13:1

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established...”

Titus 3:1

“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good...”