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Ephesians 5:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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.

📚 Historical Context

The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60-62 AD while he was imprisoned in Rome, addressing a church in a bustling Greco-Roman city known for its idolatry and social hierarchies. In this context, Paul emphasizes Christian unity and ethical living in contrast to the prevailing cultural norms of authority and submission. Ephesians 5:21 serves as a bridge to household instructions, calling believers to mutual submission as an expression of reverence for God in a society that often prioritized self-interest.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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