Ephesians 6:3-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live a long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your human masters[b] with respect and reverence, and with a sincere heart, just as you obey Christ.
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- Ephesians 6:3 Deuteronomy 5:16
- Ephesians 6:5 Literally masters according to the flesh
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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