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2025-07-21 debate

You’re right that the word ‘submit’ (ὑποτάσσεσθε) is omitted in Eph 5:22, which is normal in Koine Greek, and that it is stated explicitly elsewhere (Col 3:18, Tit 2:4-5 and also 1Pe 3:5-6). However, we know that Paul and Peter don’t teach gender roles or gender hierarchy.👇

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You’re right that the word ‘submit’ (ὑποτάσσεσθε) is omitted in Eph 5:22, which is normal in Koine Greek, and that it is stated explicitly elsewhere (Col 3:18, Tit 2:4-5 and also 1Pe 3:5-6). However, we know that Paul and Peter don’t teach gender roles or gender hierarchy.👇

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