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Ephesians 6:3-5
Contemporary English Version
Ephesians 6:3-5
Contemporary English Version
3 and you will have a long and happy life.”
4 (A) Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 (B) Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ.
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Ephesians 6:3-5
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Ephesians 6:3-5
New International Version
3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a](A)
4 Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children;(B) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(C)
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(D) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(E) just as you would obey Christ.(F)
Footnotes
- Ephesians 6:3 Deut. 5:16
- Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents
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