9 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. All rights reserved. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”[ b] 14 But to do this, you will need the strong belt of truth and the breastplate of God’s approval. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 22 I am sending him to you for just this purpose: to let you know how we are and be encouraged by his report. 21 To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[g]. Serve them as you would Christ. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. All rights reserved. 8 Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil … Ask God for anything in line with the Holy Spirit’s wishes. 6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[ a] for this is the right thing to do. [h] 20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. 15 Wear shoes that are able to speed you on as you preach the Good News of peace with God. Don’t keep threatening them; remember, you yourselves are slaves to Christ; you have the same Master they do, and he has no favorites. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:11-12 NLT Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[d] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 12 For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against persons without bodies—the evil rulers of the unseen world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and against huge numbers of wicked spirits in the spirit world. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Ephesians 6:12 New International Version (NIV) 12 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. [e] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline the Lord himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice. 2 Honor your father and mother. 10 Last of all I want to remind you that your strength must come from the Lord’s mighty power within you. But pray that I will keep on speaking out boldly for him even here in prison, as I should. 24 May God’s grace and blessing be upon all who sincerely love our Lord Jesus Christ. 12 For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against persons without bodies—the evil rulers of the unseen world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and Read Plead with him, reminding him of your needs, and keep praying earnestly for all Christians everywhere. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. 18 Pray all the time. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work. 4 Fathers,[c] do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. 24 May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. 23 May God give peace to you, my Christian brothers, and love, with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. New Living Translation (NLT), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access, NLT Our Daily Bread Devotional Bible, Leatherlike Purple, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover, NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--hardcover, red letter, NLT Boys Life Application Study Bible, LeatherLike, Midnight/Blue. 20 I am in chains now for preaching this message from God. 3 And this is the promise: that if you honor your father and mother, yours will be a long life, full of blessing. 6 Now all praise to God for his wonderful kindness to us and his favor that he has poured out upon us because we belong to his dearly loved Son. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. 23 Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters,[i] and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the 8 Remember, the Lord will pay you for each good thing you do, whether you are slave or free. Don’t keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. 7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand safe against all strategies and tricks of Satan. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. 16 In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”[b]. 6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do. 4 And now a word to you parents. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. This is the first of God’s Ten Commandments that ends with a promise.

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