Ephesians 6

V 1–4: FAMILY EXHORTATIONS The outworking of oneness with Christ and unity with Christians is to be reflected in the relationship between children and parents. Children must obey and honour their parents, who must give fair, non-provocative and faithful training and spiritual admonition to their children. V 5–9: FAITHFUL EMPLOYMENT Similarly, those under authority in their place of work are to honour and give good service to those responsible for them, as to the Lord. They are not to work well only when observed; they are always to work well ‘as to Christ’. Those responsible for employing others must also act responsibly before the Master, and renounce threatening. That is how Christ would act in their place. V 10–20: FIGHTING EFFECTIVELY Strengthened by God and His mighty power, all Christians must put on each piece of their spiritual armour prayerfully. Thus fully equipped and strengthened by the all-prevailing weapon of prayer, the Christian soldier should do what Paul aspires to do, namely to proclaim the gospel boldly, even if it means imprisonment. V 21–23: FINAL ENCOURAGEMENTS Paul wants the Ephesians to know his situation. He tells them that Tychicus will fill in gaps in their knowledge and encourage them. Paul closes the letter by wishing them peace, love, faith, and grace, all from God through Christ.