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so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long in the land.

(A)Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but (B)bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

(C)Slaves, be obedient to those who are your [a]masters according to the flesh, with (D)fear and trembling, in the [b]integrity of your heart, (E)as to Christ;

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  1. Ephesians 6:5 Earthly masters
  2. Ephesians 6:5 Lit simplicity

“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