Ephesians 6:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 so that it may turn out well for you, and that you may live long on the earth.
4 (A)Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but (B)bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 (C)Slaves, be obedient to those who are your [a]masters according to the flesh, with (D)fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, (E)as to Christ;
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- Ephesians 6:5 I.e., earthly masters, as in first-century Roman culture
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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