# Connecting Statement:

Paul begins to explain how Christians are to submit themselves to one another ([Ephesians 5:21](./18.md)). He starts with instructions to wives and husbands on how they should act toward each other.

# the head of the wife ... the head of the church

The word "head" represents the leader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/church]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/savior]]