Ephesians 6 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 The children: obey your parents in the LORD, for this is right; Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 honor your father and mother, “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 which is the first command with a promise, “That it may be well with you, and you may live a long time on the land.” “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 And the fathers: do not provoke your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the LORD. 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 The servants: obey the masters according to the flesh with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to the Christ; 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 eye-service as men-pleasers, but as servants of the Christ, doing the will of God out of [your] soul, 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 serving with goodwill, as to the LORD, and not to 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 having known that whatever good thing each one may do, this he will receive from the LORD, whether servant or freeman. 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 the masters! Do the same things to them, letting threatening alone, having also known that your Master is in the heavens, and favor by appearance is not with Him. 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 As to the rest, my brothers, be strong in the LORD, and 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 the whole armor of God, so you are able to stand against the schemes of the Devil, 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 because our wrestling is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, with the spiritual [forces] of evil in the heavenly [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 because of this take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the day of the evil, and having done all things—to stand. 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 Stand, therefore, having your loins girded around in truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 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 having the feet shod in the preparation of the good news 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 in all, having taken up the shield of faith, in which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one, 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 receive the helmet of the salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word 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 through all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and in this, watching in all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones— 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 in behalf of me, that to me may be given a word in the opening of my mouth, in freedom, to make known the secret of the good news, 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 for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak freely—as it is necessary for me to speak. 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 And that you may know—you also—the things concerning me—what I do, Tychicus will make all things known to you, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the LORD, 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 sent to you for this very thing, that you might know the things concerning us, and that he might comfort your hearts. 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 to the brothers, and love, with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! 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 The grace with all those loving our Lord Jesus Christ—undecayingly! Amen. 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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