Ephesians 6:5-7 gives a fuller household code for servants — obedience from the heart as to Christ, not just external submission.

Colossians 3:22-25 parallels the servant submission command, adding 'fearing God' and a promise of reward.

1 Timothy 6:1-3 addresses both believing and unbelieving masters, expanding on the honor due to masters from servants.

Titus 2:9 commands servants to be obedient and well-pleasing, not answering back — a direct parallel to the submission command.

Titus 2:10 adds 'not pilfering, showing all good fidelity' to adorn the gospel — an ethical application of servant submission.

In Genesis 16:9, Hagar is told to return and submit to her mistress — a direct OT example of a servant submitting despite harsh treatment.

Genesis 30:29 recounts Jacob's faithful service to Laban despite being cheated — a model of serving an unjust master with integrity.

Proverbs 27:18 promises honor for guarding one's master — parallels Peter's call for faithful service even under harsh conditions.

1 Corinthians 7:21 advises slaves not to be anxious and to take freedom if possible — complements Peter's focus on submission.