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Ephesians 6

Ephesians 6:3

Children and Parents · Ephesians 6:1–4
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Translations

Modern
…“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
Traditional
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Literal
…“that it may be well with you and you will be long-lived upon the earth.”
Latin
…ut bene sit tibi, et sis longævus super terram.

Original

Greek
English
…“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Notes

Ephesians 6:2–3

Children who honor and respect their parents also honor and respect God. This leads to blessings.

Ephesians 6:1–4

The relationship between parents and children should reflect their devotion to the Lord. Christian children should obey their parents, and Christian parents should discipline their children gently (see Colossians 3:20–21).

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Children and Parents The Household

Parallels

Colossians 3:18–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Being Obedient Children: Commandments To Children: Good: Shall be Blessed Chores Christian Conduct: Fulfilling Domestic Duties Church Mothers Disobedient Children Disobedient to Parents Disobeying your Parents Good Children: Shall be Blessed Honoring Parents Mother's Day Mother's Love Mothers and Daughters Mothers and Sons Obeying your Parents Respecting Authorities Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Role of Parents Taking Care of Parents