Topic

Submission

Passages from across the Bible

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

To authority

Jesus an example of

  • Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
  • Matthew 26:42 A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”
  • Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”
  • Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
  • Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.

Of Paul

  • 1 Corinthians 16:7 For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

See Obedience

Word study: the Hebrew and Greek words behind “submission” →

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.