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

Ephesians 6:1-4

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1 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right.
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely,
2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—
3 "so you will live well and have a long life."
3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
4 Fathers, don't exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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