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NASB | 1 Peter 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives, [Eph 5:22] |
Bible Question:
Tim, I agree that it is clear that all Christians are commanded to submit to one another. It also makes sense to say that head coverings, food offered to idols, and circumcision have "element(s) of cultural perspective, not universal command" - female submission also has that element, since the context was so different, right? When it comes down to it, it seems like there has to be a reliance on the Holy Spirit and an admission of subjective thought. We could keep going round and round but I feel like we will likely end up in the same place - we have to see that there is certainly an element of subjectivity - of man's opinion as to how to apply these passages. It's very difficult for me - I really want to see black and white - probably because it would be purer - not influenced by the generation, or the cultural sin at the time. I guess I want to feel that what I am following is the clear, pure, honest truth that God was trying to communicate - but I think I am going to have to settle with opinion. I don't mean to sound pessimistic - maybe I am expecting too much. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Joy! Unfortunately, things are not always as clear as we would like! :-) But, I would disagree that female submission has the same elements as head coverings and meat offered to idols. The later have no direct commands associated with them, but submission does - and all through Scripture. As I have posted previously, this is a deciding point for me - whether or not something is specifically commanded. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |