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“that it may go well with you and that you may live a long life on the earth.”[a] Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Slaves and Masters

Slaves, obey your human masters[b] with respect and reverence, and with a sincere heart, just as you obey Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:3 Deuteronomy 5:16
  2. Ephesians 6:5 Literally masters according to the flesh

“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a](A)

Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children;(B) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(C)

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(D) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(E) just as you would obey Christ.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:3 Deut. 5:16
  2. Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents