Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

Ephesians 6:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

Children, obey your parents in [the] Lord, for this is just.

Young's Literal Translation

The children! obey your parents in the Lord, for this is righteous;

Bible in Basic English

Children, do what is ordered by your fathers and mothers in the Lord: for this is right.

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Cross references

“obey”

Colossians 3:20–25 Proverbs 23:22 Proverbs 6:20 Proverbs 1:8 Deuteronomy 21:18 Leviticus 19:3

Colossians 3:20–25 · BSB

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Proverbs 23:22 · BSB

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 6:20 · BSB

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 1:8 · BSB

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

Deuteronomy 21:18 · BSB

If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined,

Leviticus 19:3 · BSB

Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.

“in”

1 Peter 2:13 Romans 16:2 1 Corinthians 15:58 Ephesians 6:5 Ephesians 6:6 Colossians 3:16

1 Peter 2:13 · BSB

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

Romans 16:2 · BSB

Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Ephesians 6:5 · BSB

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

Ephesians 6:6 · BSB

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

“for”

Romans 12:2 1 Timothy 5:4 Romans 7:12 Job 33:27 Hosea 14:9 Psalm 19:8

Romans 12:2 · BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

1 Timothy 5:4 · BSB

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

Romans 7:12 · BSB

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Job 33:27 · BSB

Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

Hosea 14:9 · BSB

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Psalm 19:8 · BSB

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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