^16 (A)making the best use of the time, because ^(B)the days are evil. ¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what ^(C)the will of the Lord is. ¹⁸ And ^(D)do not get drunk with wine, for that is ^(E)debauchery, but ^(F)be filled with the Spirit, ¹⁹ addressing one another in ^(G)psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, ^20 (H)giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ^(I)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ^21 (J)submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Children and Parents

6 ^(A)Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ^2 (B)“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), ³ “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” ⁴ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, ^(C)but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.