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Fathers,[a] do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Slaves and Masters

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.

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  1. 6:4 Or Parents.

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

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(C) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(D) just as you would obey Christ.(E) 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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  1. Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents