²⁰ Children,^(A) obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. ²¹ Fathers,^(B) do not exasperate^(C) your children, so that they won’t become discouraged.

Children and Parents

6 Children, obey^(A) your parents in the Lord, because this is right. ² Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, ³ so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.^{[a][b](B) 4} Fathers, don’t stir up anger^(C) in your children, but bring them up in the training^(D) and instruction of the Lord.