Compare the Ephesian Household Codes with other household codes

Ephesians Colossians Both

● It should be because ● It should be out of love ● They both say that

the men are the heads wives should honor
of the household and their husbands
have more power.

● Ephesians does not ● Colossians, says that ● They both also say
say anything about the these acts should not that children should
husbands returning the just be performed in obey their parents at
love tho their wives. public, but also in all times.
private to show your
fear of the lord and
that He is always
watching.

● It says that the slaves ● Masters should be

should be good to their good to their slaves all
masters for fear of the time
being struck down by
the lord.