Bible verse

Ephesians 6:1

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

Ephesians 6:1 · BSB

Ephesians 6:1 in context

The verses around it, from Ephesians 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),

3 “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

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Ephesians 6:1 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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