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Ephesians 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 6

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise, Ex. 20:12

3 “that it may be well with you, and you may be long-lived on the earth”. Deut. 5:16

4 And fathers, do not provoke to anger your children, but nurture them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.

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Chapter Summary

1 The duty of children towards their parents, 5 of servants towards their masters.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σάρκα carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
⸀παρὰ above, against, among G3844

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People & Context

Children and Parents

Children are told to obey and honor their parents, while fathers are warned not to provoke their children to anger but nurture them in the Lord's disc…

Slaves and Lords

Slaves are instructed to obey their earthly lords doing the will of God, and lords are to treat slaves with forbearance, knowing they share a heavenly…

The Armor of God

Believers are commanded to put on the full armor of God—including the breastplate, shield, and sword—to stand firm against the wiles of the devil and …

Timeline

Children and Parents

Children are told to obey and honor their parents, while fathers are warned not to provoke their children to anger but nurture them in the Lord's discipline.

Ephesians 6:1-4
Slaves and Lords

Slaves are instructed to obey their earthly lords doing the will of God, and lords are to treat slaves with forbearance, knowing they share a heavenly Master.

Ephesians 6:5-9
The Armor of God

Believers are commanded to put on the full armor of God—including the breastplate, shield, and sword—to stand firm against the wiles of the devil and spiritual powers.

Ephesians 6:10-17

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