Ephesians:6

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* Children , obey your parents in the Lord , for this is right . * "Honor your father and mother ,"which is the first commandment with a promise : * "that it may be well with you , and you may live long on the earth ." * And fathers , do not provoke your children to anger , but bring them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord . * Slaves , obey your masters according to the flesh with fear and trembling , in simplicity of heart , as to Christ ; * not with eyeservice , as men-pleasers , but as slaves of Christ , doing the will of God wholeheartedly , * with good will doing service , as to the Lord , and not to men , * knowing that whatever good thing anyone does , the same he shall receive back from the Lord , whether slave or free . * And masters , do the same things towards them , giving up threatening , knowing that your own Master is in heaven , and there is no partiality with Him . * Finally , my brothers , be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might . * Put on the full armor of God , so that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil . * For we wrestle not against flesh and blood , but against principalities , against powers , against the rulers of the darkness of this age , against spiritual [forces ] of evil in the heavenlies . * Because of this , take up the whole armor of God , that you may be able to withstand in the evil day , and having accomplished all things , to stand . * Stand therefore , having girded your waist with truth , having put on the breastplate of righteousness , * and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace ; * above all , taking up the shield of faith , with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one . * And take the helmet of salvation , and the sword of the Spirit , which is the word of God ; * through every prayer and petition , praying in every season in the Spirit , being watchful to this same thing with all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints - * and for me , that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth , to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel , * for the sake of which I serve as an ambassador in chains ; that in it I may speak boldly , as I must speak . * But that you also may know my circumstances , and how I am doing , Tychicus , a beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord , will make all things known to you ; * whom I have sent to you for this very purpose , that you may know our situation , and that he may comfort your hearts . * Peace to the brothers , and love with faith , from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ . * Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity . Amen .

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