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Ephesians 5:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look out for each other and put each other first, because you respect God and know that's what he wants.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Real respect for God shows up in how we treat each other.

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