Ephesians 6:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Fathers, Nourish Your Children In The Lord
4 And fathers, do not be provoking your children to anger, but be nourishing them in the training[a] and admonition[b] of the Lord.
Slaves And Masters, Live As Slaves of Christ
5 Slaves, be obeying your masters according-to the flesh with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ— 6 not by way of eye-service as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the soul,
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- Ephesians 6:4 Or, instruction, discipline.
- Ephesians 6:4 Or, warning, instruction.
Ephesians 6:4-6
New International Version
4 Fathers,[a] do not exasperate your children;(A) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(B)
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(C) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(D) just as you would obey Christ.(E) 6 Obey 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.
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- Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents
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