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Ephesians 6:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

Ephesians 6:1 NLT

Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

Ephesians 6:2 NLT

“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise

Ephesians 6:3 NLT

If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:4 NLT

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Ephesians 6:5 NLT

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

Ephesians 6:7 NLT

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Ephesians 6:8 NLT

Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.

Ephesians 6:9 NLT

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.