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Ephesians 6

Ephesians 6:2

Children and Parents · Ephesians 6:1–4
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Translations

Modern
“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),
Traditional
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
Literal
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise,
Latin
Honora patrem tuum, et matrem tuam, quod est mandatum primum in promissione:

Original

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

Notes

Ephesians 6:2–3

Children who honor and respect their parents also honor and respect God. This leads to blessings.

Ephesians 6:1–4

The relationship between parents and children should reflect their devotion to the Lord. Christian children should obey their parents, and Christian parents should discipline their children gently (see Colossians 3:20–21).

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Children and Parents The Household

Parallels

Colossians 3:18–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Honor Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Being Obedient Children Growing Up Children: Commandments To Children: Good: Shall be Blessed Children’s Responsibility Chores Christian Conduct: Fulfilling Domestic Duties Church Mothers Disobedient Children Disobedient to Parents Disobeying your Parents Family Rejection Good Children: Shall be Blessed Honor your Father and Mother Honoring Parents Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Mother's Day Mother's Love Mothers and Daughters Mothers and Sons Obeying your Parents Respecting Authorities Respecting the Elderly Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Role of Parents Taking Care of Parents