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Efesini 6
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
Efesini 6
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
6 Figli, obbedite ai vostri genitori nel Signore, perché questo è giusto. 2 Onora tuo padre e tua madre: è questo il primo comandamento associato a una promessa: 3 perché tu sia felice e goda di una vita lunga sopra la terra. 4 E voi, padri, non inasprite i vostri figli, ma allevateli nell'educazione e nella disciplina del Signore.
5 Schiavi, obbedite ai vostri padroni secondo la carne con timore e tremore, con semplicità di spirito, come a Cristo, 6 e non servendo per essere visti, come per piacere agli uomini, ma come servi di Cristo, compiendo la volontà di Dio di cuore, 7 prestando servizio di buona voglia come al Signore e non come a uomini. 8 Voi sapete infatti che ciascuno, sia schiavo sia libero, riceverà dal Signore secondo quello che avrà fatto di bene.
9 Anche voi, padroni, comportatevi allo stesso modo verso di loro, mettendo da parte le minacce, sapendo che per loro come per voi c'è un solo Signore nel cielo, e che non v'è preferenza di persone presso di lui.
Il combattimento spirituale
10 Per il resto, attingete forza nel Signore e nel vigore della sua potenza. 11 Rivestitevi dell'armatura di Dio, per poter resistere alle insidie del diavolo. 12 La nostra battaglia infatti non è contro creature fatte di sangue e di carne, ma contro i Principati e le Potestà, contro i dominatori di questo mondo di tenebra, contro gli spiriti del male che abitano nelle regioni celesti.
13 Prendete perciò l'armatura di Dio, perché possiate resistere nel giorno malvagio e restare in piedi dopo aver superato tutte le prove. 14 State dunque ben fermi, cinti i fianchi con la verità, rivestiti con la corazza della giustizia, 15 e avendo come calzatura ai piedi lo zelo per propagare il vangelo della pace. 16 Tenete sempre in mano lo scudo della fede, con il quale potrete spegnere tutti i dardi infuocati del maligno; 17 prendete anche l'elmo della salvezza e la spada dello Spirito, cioè la parola di Dio. 18 Pregate inoltre incessantemente con ogni sorta di preghiere e di suppliche nello Spirito, vigilando a questo scopo con ogni perseveranza e pregando per tutti i santi, 19 e anche per me, perché quando apro la bocca mi sia data una parola franca, per far conoscere il mistero del vangelo, 20 del quale sono ambasciatore in catene, e io possa annunziarlo con franchezza come è mio dovere.
Notizie personali a saluto finale
21 Desidero che anche voi sappiate come sto e ciò che faccio; di tutto vi informerà Tìchico, fratello carissimo e fedele ministro nel Signore. 22 Ve lo mando proprio allo scopo di farvi conoscere mie notizie e per confortare i vostri cuori.
23 Pace ai fratelli, e carità e fede da parte di Dio Padre e del Signore Gesù Cristo. 24 La grazia sia con tutti quelli che amano il Signore nostro Gesù Cristo, con amore incorruttibile.
Ephesians 6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ephesians 6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Children and Parents
6 Children, obey(A) your parents as you would the Lord,[a] because this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment[b] with a promise, 3 so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.[c](B)[d] 4 Fathers, don’t stir up anger(C) in your children, but bring them up in the training(D) and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your human[e] masters(E) with fear and trembling,(F) in the sincerity(G) of your heart, as to Christ. 6 Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will(H) from your heart.[f] 7 Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men,(I) 8 knowing that whatever good each one does, slave or free, he will receive this back from the Lord. 9 And masters, treat your slaves the same way, without threatening(J) them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism(K) with Him.(L)
Christian Warfare
10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.(M) 11 Put on(N) the full armor(O) of God so that you can stand against the tactics[g] of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not against flesh(P) and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,(Q) against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil(R) in the heavens.(S) 13 This is why you must take up the full armor(T) of God, so that you may be able to resist(U) in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. 14 Stand,(V) therefore,
with truth(W) like a belt around your waist,
righteousness(X) like armor on your chest,(Y)
15 and your feet sandaled with readiness
for the gospel of peace.[h]
16 In every situation take the shield(Z) of faith,(AA)
and with it you will be able to extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(AB)
17 Take the helmet(AC) of salvation,
and the sword(AD) of the Spirit,(AE)
which is God’s word.
18 Pray(AF) at all times in the Spirit(AG) with every prayer and request, and stay alert(AH) in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness(AI) the mystery of the gospel. 20 For this I am an ambassador(AJ) in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.
Paul’s Farewell
21 Tychicus,(AK) our dearly loved brother and faithful servant[i] in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed. 22 I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage(AL) your hearts.(AM)
23 Peace to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father(AN) and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.[j][k]
Footnotes
- Ephesians 6:1 Lit parents in the Lord
- Ephesians 6:2 Or is a preeminent commandment
- Ephesians 6:3 Or life on the earth
- Ephesians 6:3 Ex 20:12
- Ephesians 6:5 Lit according to the flesh
- Ephesians 6:6 Lit from soul
- Ephesians 6:11 Or schemes, or tricks
- Ephesians 6:15 Ready to go tell others about the gospel
- Ephesians 6:21 Or deacon
- Ephesians 6:24 Other mss add Amen.
- Ephesians 6:24 Lit all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption
Ephesians 6
New International Version
Ephesians 6
New International Version
6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.(A) 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 enjoy long life on the earth.”[a](B)
4 Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children;(C) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(D)
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(E) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(F) just as you would obey Christ.(G) 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(H) doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(I) 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(J) whether they are slave or free.
9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours(K) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism(L) with him.
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(M) and in his mighty power.(N) 11 Put on the full armor of God,(O) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(P) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(Q) against the powers(R) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(S) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(T) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(U) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(V) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.(W) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,(X) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(Y) 17 Take the helmet of salvation(Z) and the sword of the Spirit,(AA) which is the word of God.(AB)
18 And pray in the Spirit(AC) on all occasions(AD) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(AE) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(AF) for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me,(AG) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(AH) make known the mystery(AI) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador(AJ) in chains.(AK) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Final Greetings
21 Tychicus,(AL) the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are,(AM) and that he may encourage you.(AN)
23 Peace(AO) to the brothers and sisters,[c] and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.[d]
Footnotes
- Ephesians 6:3 Deut. 5:16
- Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents
- Ephesians 6:23 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
- Ephesians 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.
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