Ephesians 6 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2 the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy 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 that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst be long-lived on the 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 and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution 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 Servants, be obedient to your legal masters, with awful reverence and sincerity of heart, as unto 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 doing your work meerly out of regard to their presence or their pleasure, but as the servants of Christ, in hearty obedience to the will of God: 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 serve them with affection, as if it was to the Lord, 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 and not to men: considering that whatever good any man doth, he shall be rewarded for it by the Lord, whether he be a slave 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 you masters have a just regard to them, by softning your authority: knowing that both their and your master is in heaven, where there is no respect of persons 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 Finally, my brethren, place your strength in the transcendent power of the Lord. 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 set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles 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 for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits. 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 wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. 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 firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: 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 wing your feet with the gospel 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 cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: 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 let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword. 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 Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians: 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 in particular for me, that I may have leave to speak without any restraint, and make known the mystery of the gospel, 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 embassador, tho' in chains: that I may duely represent it to the full. 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 As to the state of my affairs, and health, Tychicus our dear brother, and faithful minister in the Lord, will very particularly acquaint you with them. 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 I have sent him to you on purpose to acquaint you with our concerns, and to 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 may our brethren have peace, social affection, and 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 grace be with all those that have love uncorrupted for our Lord Jesus Christ, 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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