Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ephesians 5:22 in English Standard Version "Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord." Ge 3:16 To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.” Eph 6:5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, Col 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.