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Ephesians 6:1-9

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

2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—

3 “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

5 Slaves and Masters
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,

8 because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

9 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.

Cross References for Ephesians 6:1-9

Genesis 37:13 - and Israel said to Joseph, “As you know, your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Com... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:13

1 Timothy 5:4 - But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their reli... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:4

Hosea 14:9 - Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways... Click to read the verse Hosea 14:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 14:9

Job 33:27 - Then he comes to men and says, ‘I sinned, and perverted what was right, but I did not get what ... Click to read the verse Job 33:27 Click to read the verse Job 33:27

Proverbs 30:17 - “The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the rave... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17

Ephesians 6:5-6 - Slaves and Masters Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:5-6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:5-6

Genesis 31:35 - Rachel said to her father, “Don’t be angry, my lord, that I cannot stand up in your presence; I... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:35 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:35

Numbers 30:5 - But if her father forbids her when he hears about it, none of her vows or the pledges by which ... Click to read the verse Numbers 30:5 Click to read the verse Numbers 30:5

Luke 2:51 - Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:51 Click to read the verse Luke 2:51

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Genesis 27:8 - Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: Click to read the verse Genesis 27:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:8

Acts 4:19 - But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey yo... Click to read the verse Acts 4:19 Click to read the verse Acts 4:19

Genesis 28:7 - and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had gone to Paddan Aram. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7

Jeremiah 35:14 - ‘Jonadab son of Recab ordered his sons not to drink wine and this command has been kept. To thi... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:14

Proverbs 1:8 - Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom Warning Against Enticement Listen, my son, to your father’s inst... Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8

Leviticus 19:3 - “‘Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3

Genesis 48:12 - Then Joseph removed them from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground. Click to read the verse Genesis 48:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:12

Proverbs 23:22 - Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22

Proverbs 6:20 - Warning Against Adultery My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s t... Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20

Genesis 50:12 - So Jacob’s sons did as he had commanded them: Click to read the verse Genesis 50:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:12

Nehemiah 9:13 - “You came down on Mount Sinai; you spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and law... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:13 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:13

Proverbs 30:11 - “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11

1 Samuel 17:20 - Early in the morning David left the flock with a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:20 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:20

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of y... Click to read the verse Romans 12:2 Click to read the verse Romans 12:2

Matthew 15:4 - For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must b... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4

Psalms 19:8 - The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radia... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8

Psalms 119:75 - I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:75 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:75

Deuteronomy 21:18 - A Rebellious Son If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18

Psalms 119:128 - and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:128 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:128

Ruth 3:5 - “I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. Click to read the verse Ruth 3:5 Click to read the verse Ruth 3:5

Romans 16:2 - I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she... Click to read the verse Romans 16:2 Click to read the verse Romans 16:2

2 Kings 18:3 - He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father David had done. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 18:3 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 18:3

Romans 7:12 - So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. Click to read the verse Romans 7:12 Click to read the verse Romans 7:12

Esther 2:10 - Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden h... Click to read the verse Esther 2:10 Click to read the verse Esther 2:10

Esther 2:20 - But Esther had kept secret her family background and nationality just as Mordecai had told her ... Click to read the verse Esther 2:20 Click to read the verse Esther 2:20

Colossians 3:16-17 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdo... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16-17 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16-17

1 Peter 2:13 - Submission to Rulers and Masters Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority insti... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13

Colossians 3:20-25 - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20-25 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20-25