Ephesians 5:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

‘Subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.'

The exuberance of the Spirit does not lead to wild abandon but to thoughtful consideration for others and humility. Each is to be ‘subject to' the other and responsive to the whole. While the church is full of individuals it should be of individuals subject to one another for the good of the whole.

‘In the fear of Christ.' A reminder that while we rejoice in His goodness and exult in His love, we must still remain in awe of His power and authority.

Ephesians 5:21

21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.