Submission
Submission language occurs in passages concerning confession, learning, households, marriage, authorities, and service.
On submission, the Bible’s collected passages describe conduct related to confession of the gospel, learning, household management, marriage, rulers, human institutions, and masters. The word or idea recurs in at least 8 verses across 4 books and 7 episodes.
One passage links submission of confession with the gospel of Christ and participation toward others (2 Corinthians 9:13). Other passages call for quiet learning, children in submission, and wives being subject to their husbands (1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Timothy 3:4; Titus 2:5). Titus calls for being subject to rulers and authorities and readiness for good work (Titus 3:1). First Peter addresses submission to human institutions, husbands, and masters (1 Peter 2:13; 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 3:1).
Key verses
Across Scripture
2 Corinthians · 1 Timothy · Titus · 1 Peter