Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 6:1-4"

Ephesians 6:1-4

1 Children, obey your parents because you are Christians. This is the right thing to do.

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

2 "Honor your father and mother

2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—

3 that everything may go well for you, and you may have a long life on earth." This is an important commandment with a promise.

3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, don't make your children bitter about life. Instead, bring them up in Christian discipline and instruction.

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.