# submit, in submission #

## Definition: ##

The term "submit" usually means to voluntarily place oneself under the authority of a person or government.

* The Bible tells believers in Jesus to submit to God and other authorities in their lives.
* The instruction to "submit to one another" means to humbly accept correction and to focus on the needs of others rather than on our own needs.
* To "live in submission to" means to put oneself under the authority of something or someone.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The term "submit" could also be translated as, "put under the authority of" or "follow the leadership of" or "humbly honor and respect"
* The term "submission" could be translated as, "obedience" or "following the authority of."
* The phrase "live in submission to" could be translated as, "be in obedience to" or "put oneself under the authority of."
* The phrase, "be in submission" could be translated as "humbly accept authority."

(See also: [subject](../other/subject.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 14:34-36](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/14/34)
* [1 Peter 03:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/03/01)
* [Hebrews 13:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/13/15)
* [Luke 10:17-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/10/17)