Ephesians 6:4-6
Lexham English Bible
4 And fathers, do not make your children angry, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ, 6 not while being watched[a], as people pleasers, but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart,
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- Ephesians 6:6 Literally “with eye service”
Ephesians 6:4-6
New International Version
4 Fathers,[a] do not exasperate your children;(A) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(B)
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(C) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(D) just as you would obey Christ.(E) 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(F) doing the will of God from your heart.
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- Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents
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