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Ephesians

Explores the Christian's identity in Christ, unity in the church, and how to live out this calling.

Chapter 6

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

*"Kids, listen to your mom and dad as God's children because it's the right thing to do."

2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

*Respect your father and mother, as it's the first rule with a promise attached to it.

3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

*So that you have a good life and live a long time on Earth.

4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

*And parents, don't make your kids angry: instead, teach them about God's ways and guidance.

5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

*Ser s, obey those who are like your family leaders, with respect and nervousness, completely focused on one goal, just like you would to Jesus.

6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

*Don't serve with a focus on pleasing people; instead, be a servant of Christ, doing what God wants from your heart.

7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

*Doing good with a willing heart, serving like you're helping the Lord, not just people.

8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

*Whatever good thing someone does, they will get rewarded by God, whether they are a servant or a free person.

9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

*And you masters, treat them the same way without threatening, because your Master is in heaven and he doesn't show favoritism.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

*In the end, my friends, be strong with God's help, and in the strength of his great power.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

*Wear all of God's protective gear so you can stand strong against the tricks of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

*We don't fight against people, but against evil forces, powerful spirits, and dark rulers in this world, and against bad things hidden in important places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

*So, put on all of God's protection, so you can stand strong during tough times, and after doing everything, keep standing firm.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

*Stand firm, with truth fastened around your waist and wearing the breastplate of righteousness.

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

*And your feet dressed for sharing the message of peaceful news;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

*Most importantly, use the shield of faith to put out all the fiery attacks of the bad people.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

*Put on the salvation helmet and use the Spirit's sword, which is God's word.

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

*Always pray in the Spirit, and never give up, asking for everyone who believes.

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

*So for me, I want to be able to speak confidently about the secret of the gospel, using clear words.

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

*I am an ambassador who is bound, so I can confidently speak as I should in that place.

21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

*But so you can know what's happening with me, Tychicus, a dear brother and loyal helper in the Lord, will tell you everything.

22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

*The person I sent to you is here to inform you about our situation and to encourage your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

*May peace be with your fellow believers, along with love and trust. This comes from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

*May kindness be with everyone who truly loves our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, indeed.

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