Charis

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I was aware of that for Colossians 3:18 (see my NOTE at the bottom of comment # 196)

However, to my ears, the COMMAND of Colossians 3:18 is far FAR “softer” than taking Ephesians 5:24 as a COMMAND.

Colossians 3:18 sounds conditional to me-
“I COMMAND you wives to submit… WHEN it is FITTING IN THE LORD.”

Whereas, Eph 5:24 states the Fact that wives ARE in subjection to their husbands in EVERYTHING. (thank God that is NOT a COMMAND 🙂 )