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Ephesians 6:3-5
New Century Version
Ephesians 6:3-5
New Century Version
3 “Then everything will be well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”[a]
4 Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise them with the training and teaching of the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your masters here on earth with fear and respect and from a sincere heart, just as you obey Christ.
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- 6:3 “Then . . . earth.” Quotation from Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16.
Ephesians 6:3-5
New International Version
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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