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.