Ephesians 6:2

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

Ephesians 6:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
ESV
2 "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
NLT
2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise:
MSG
2 "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely,
CSB
2 Honor your father and mother -which is the first commandment with a promise-

Ephesians 6:2 In-Context

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first 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, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

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