| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New Living Translation |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Slaves and Masters |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. The Whole Armor of God |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. Final Greetings |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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