Ephesians 6
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
Children and Parents
6 Children, obey(A) your parents in the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honour 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.
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your human[c] masters(E) with fear and trembling,(F) in the sincerity(G) of your heart, as you would Christ. 6 Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing God’s will(H) from your heart. 7 Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people,(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 favouritism(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 armour(O) of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh(P) and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,(Q) against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,(R) spiritual forces in the heavens.(S) 13 For this reason take up the full armour(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 round your waist, righteousness(X) like armour on your chest,(Y) 15 and your feet sandalled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16 In every situation take up the shield(Z) of faith(AA) with which you can 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 the word of God. 18 Pray(AF) at all times in the Spirit(AG) with every prayer and request, and stay alert(AH) 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 to speak about it as I should.
Paul’s Farewell
21 Tychicus,(AK) our dearly loved brother and faithful servant[d] 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 sisters, 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.[e][f]
Ephesians 6
King James Version
6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Ephesians 6
New King James Version
Children and Parents(A)
6 Children, (B)obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 (C)“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
4 And (D)you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but (E)bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
Bondservants and Masters
5 (F)Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, (G)with fear and trembling, (H)in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; 6 (I)not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 (J)knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
9 And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that [a]your own (K)Master also is in heaven, and (L)there is no partiality with Him.
The Whole Armor of God
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 (M)Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against (N)principalities, against powers, against (O)the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 (P)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand (Q)in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, (R)having girded your waist with truth, (S)having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 (T)and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking (U)the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And (V)take the helmet of salvation, and (W)the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 (X)praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, (Y)being watchful to this end with all perseverance and (Z)supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, (AA)that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which (AB)I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
A Gracious Greeting
21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, (AC)Tychicus, a beloved brother and (AD)faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; 22 (AE)whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may (AF)comfort your hearts.
23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Footnotes
- Ephesians 6:9 NU He who is both their Master and yours is
- Ephesians 6:11 schemings
- Ephesians 6:12 NU this darkness,
Efesios 6
Palabra de Dios para Todos
Relación entre padres e hijos
6 Hijos, obedezcan a sus padres como lo manda el Señor, porque esto es justo. 2 (A)«Respeta a tu papá y a tu mamá»,[a] ese es el primer mandamiento que está acompañado por una promesa: 3 (B)«Así te irá bien en todo y tendrás una larga vida en la tierra».[b]
4 Padres, no hagan enojar a sus hijos sino edúquenlos con la disciplina y la enseñanza del Señor.
Relación entre amos y esclavos
5 Esclavos, obedezcan a sus amos aquí en la tierra. Obedezcan con mucho respeto y sinceridad como si estuvieran obedeciendo a Cristo. 6 No trabajen sólo cuando los estén vigilando, sino como esclavos de Cristo, cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios de todo corazón. 7 Hagan su trabajo de buena gana, como si estuvieran sirviendo al Señor y no a los seres humanos. 8 Recuerden que cuando uno hace algo bueno, recibe recompensa del Señor, no importa si uno es esclavo o es libre.
9 Ustedes amos, traten bien a sus esclavos y no los amenacen, pues recuerden que su amo y el de ellos está en el cielo y él trata a todos por igual.
La armadura de Dios
10 Finalmente, confíen en el gran poder del Señor para fortalecerse. 11 Protéjanse contra los engaños del diablo con toda la armadura que les da Dios. 12 Nuestra lucha no es contra seres humanos, sino contra gobernantes, contra autoridades, contra poderes de este mundo oscuro y contra fuerzas espirituales malignas del cielo. 13 Por esa razón, vístanse con toda la armadura de Dios. Así soportarán con firmeza cuando llegue el día del ataque de Satanás y después de haber luchado mucho todavía podrán resistir. 14 Entonces manténganse firmes, pónganse el cinturón de la verdad y protéjanse con la coraza de la justicia. 15 Prepárense poniéndose el calzado de anunciar las buenas noticias de la paz. 16 Pero sobre todo, tomen el escudo de la fe para detener las flechas encendidas del maligno. 17 Utilicen la salvación como casco protector. Tomen la espada del Espíritu, que es la palabra de Dios. 18 Oren y pidan siempre con la ayuda del Espíritu. Manténganse alerta y no dejen de orar por todo el pueblo santo.
19 Oren también por mí para que yo tenga valor cuando esté anunciando la buena noticia y que los que escuchen puedan entender el plan secreto de Dios. 20 Mi trabajo es ser delegado de Dios para anunciar su mensaje y por eso estoy preso. Oren a Dios para que yo diga ese mensaje como debo hacerlo, sin miedo.
Saludos finales
21 Les envío al estimado hermano Tíquico, fiel ayudante en el Señor, quien les contará todo acerca de mi situación. 22 Envío a Tíquico porque quiero que sepan cómo estoy y para que los anime.
23 Hermanos, que la paz, el amor y la fe de Dios Padre y de nuestro Señor Jesucristo estén siempre con ustedes. 24 Que Dios bendiga en abundancia a los que aman profundamente a nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
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