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Bishops' Bible of 1568
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1 Chyldren, obey your fathers and mothers in the Lorde: for this is ryght. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother (whiche is the first commaundement in promise) “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “Honor your father and mother|—which is the first commandment with a promise—
3 That thou mayest prosper, and lyue long on earth. “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
4 Fathers prouoke not your children to wrath: but bring them vp in instruction and information of the Lorde. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
5 Seruauntes obey them that are your bodyly maisters, with feare and tremblyng, in singlenesse of your heart, as vnto Christe. Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
6 Not with seruice vnto the eye, as men pleasers: but as the seruautes of Christ. not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
7 Doyng the wyll of God fro the heart, with good wyll seruyng the Lorde, and not men: rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,
8 Knowyng, that whatsoeuer good thyng any man doeth, that shall he receaue agayne of the Lorde, whether he be bonde or free. knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
9 And ye maisters do the same thynges vnto them, puttyng away threatnyng: knowyng that your maister also is in heauen, neither is respecte of person with hym. Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him. And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
10 Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lorde, & in the power of his might. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on all the armour of God, that ye may stande agaynst the assaultes of the deuyll. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 For we wrastle not agaynst blood & flesshe: but agaynst rule, agaynst power, agaynst worldly gouernours of the darknesse of this worlde, agaynst spirituall craftynesse in heauenly places. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Wherfore take vnto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the euyll day, and hauing finished all thynges, to stande fast. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 Stande therfore, hauyng loynes girt about with the trueth, and puttyng on the brest plate of righteousnesse, Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 And hauyng your feete shodde, in the preparation of the Gospell of peace. and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 Aboue all, takyng the shielde of fayth, wherwith ye may quenche all the fierie dartes of the wicked: In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 And take the helmet of saluation, and the sworde of the spirite, whiche is the worde of God. and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Praying alwayes in all prayer and supplication in the spirite, and watche thervnto with all instaunce and supplication, for all saintes, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
19 And for me, that vtteraunce may be geue vnto me, yt I may open my mouth freely, to vtter ye secretes of the Gospell. and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 Whereof I am messenger in bondes, that therein I may speake freely, as I ought to speake. for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21 But yt ye may also knowe my affaires, and what I do, Tichicus a deare brother and faythfull minister in the Lord, shall shewe you all thynges: So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
22 Whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose, that ye myght knowe of our affaires, and that he myght comfort your heartes. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
23 Peace be vnto the brethren, and loue, with fayth, from God the father, and from the Lorde Iesus Christe. Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Grace be with all them whiche loue our Lorde Iesus Christe in sinceritie. Amen. Sent from Rome vnto the Ephesians, by Tichicus. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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