Ephesians 6:4-6

Contemporary English Version

⁴^(A) Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.

Slaves and Masters

⁵^(B) Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ. ⁶Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. You are slaves of Christ, so with your whole heart you must do what God wants you to do.

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Ephesians 6:4-6

New International Version

⁴Fathers,^[a] do not exasperate your children;^(A) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.^(B)

⁵Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect^(C) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,^(D) just as you would obey Christ.^(E) ⁶Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,^(F) doing the will of God from your heart.