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Ephesians 6:1
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Ephesians 6:1
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Children and Parents
6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do.
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- 6:1 Or Children, obey your parents who belong to the Lord; some manuscripts read simply Children, obey your parents.
Ephesians 6:1
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Ephesians 6:1
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6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.(A)
Colossians 3:20-25
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Colossians 3:20-25
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20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.[a] 25 But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.
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- 3:24 Or and serve Christ as your Master.
Colossians 3:20-25
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Colossians 3:20-25
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20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers,[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance(A) from the Lord as a reward.(B) It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.(C)
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- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
Proverbs 23:22
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Proverbs 23:22
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22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:22
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Proverbs 23:22
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Saying 17
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.(A)
Proverbs 6:20
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Proverbs 6:20
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20 My son, obey your father’s commands,
and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
Proverbs 6:20
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Proverbs 6:20
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Warning Against Adultery
Proverbs 1:8
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Proverbs 1:8
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A Father’s Exhortation: Acquire Wisdom
8 My child,[a] listen when your father corrects you.
Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
Proverbs 1:8
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Proverbs 1:8
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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom
Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men
Colossians 3:16-17
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Colossians 3:16-17
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16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
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Colossians 3:16-17
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Colossians 3:16-17
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16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D) 17 And whatever you do,(E) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(F) to God the Father through him.
Deuteronomy 21:18
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Deuteronomy 21:18
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Dealing with a Rebellious Son
18 “Suppose a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey his father or mother, even though they discipline him.
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Deuteronomy 21:18
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Deuteronomy 21:18
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A Rebellious Son
18 If someone has a stubborn and rebellious(A) son(B) who does not obey his father and mother(C) and will not listen to them when they discipline him,
Leviticus 19:3
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Leviticus 19:3
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3 “Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe my Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God.
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Leviticus 19:3
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Leviticus 19:3
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3 “‘Each of you must respect your mother and father,(A) and you must observe my Sabbaths.(B) I am the Lord your God.(C)
Ephesians 6:5-6
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Ephesians 6:5-6
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Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. 6 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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Ephesians 6:5-6
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Ephesians 6:5-6
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5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C) 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(D) doing the will of God from your heart.
Romans 12:2
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Romans 12:2
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2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
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1 Peter 2:13
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1 Peter 2:13
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Respecting People in Authority
13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,
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1 Peter 2:13
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1 Peter 2:13
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13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:(A) whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,
Job 33:27
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Job 33:27
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27 He will declare to his friends,
‘I sinned and twisted the truth,
but it was not worth it.[a]
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- 33:27 Greek version reads but he [God] did not punish me as my sin deserved.
Job 33:27
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Job 33:27
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1 Timothy 5:4
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1 Timothy 5:4
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4 But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.
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1 Timothy 5:4
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1 Timothy 5:4
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4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents,(A) for this is pleasing to God.(B)
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