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2 That such a submission is to be performed by the wife to her husband, as she would perform unto Christ. That is, 1 That it be done reverently, in fear and trembling. 2 Sincerely, in singleness of heart, as is said of servants, Chap. 6.5, 6.

2 That such a submission is to be performed by the wife to her husband, as shee would performe vnto Christ. That is, 1 That it be done reuerently, in feare and trembling. 2 Sincerely, in singlenesse of heart, as is said of seruants, Chap. 6.5, 6.

For the husband is the wives head.) This is metaphorically spoken, in allusion to a natural body, that is, the husband, by reason of his place, is more eminent, he is to protect, to defend, and govern his wife.

For the husband is the wiues head.) This is metaphorically spoken, in allusion to a naturall body, that is, the husband, by reason of his place, is more eminent, he is to protect, to defend, and gouerne his wife.

Even as Christ is the head of the Church,) To urge and press the husbands authority over the wife, he putteth in this similitude betwixt the husband and Christ; wherein we may consider two things. 1 That ⟨p. 17⟩the husband, by verve of his place, is abo•e his wife. 2 That herein there is a resemblance between him and Christ, both which ought duly to be observed, because they are strong motives to stir up wives to yield obedience to their husbands.

Euen as Christ is the head of the Church,) To vrge and presse the husbands authority ouer the wife, hee putteth in this similitude betwixt the husband and Christ; wherein we may consider two things. 1 That