Epistula ad Ephesios, 6
1. Filii, oboedite parentibus vestris in Domino; hoc enim est iu stum.
1. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2. Honora patrem tuum et matrem, quod est mandatum primum cum promissione,
2. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
3. ut bene sit tibi, et sis longaevus super terram.
3. "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
4. Et, patres, nolite ad iracundiam provocare filios vestros, sed educate illos in disciplina et correptione Domini.
4. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
5. Servi, oboedite dominis carnalibus cum timore et tremore, in simplicitate cordis vestri, sicut Christo;
5. Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ;
6. non ad oculum servientes, quasi hominibus placentes, sed ut servi Christi facientes voluntatem Dei ex animo;
6. not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
7. cum bona voluntate servientes, sicut Domino et non hominibus,
7. rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men,
8. scientes quoniam unusquisque, si quid fecerit bonum, hoc percipiet a Domino, sive servus sive liber.
8. knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
9. Et, domini, eadem facite illis, remittentes minas, scientes quia et illorum et vester Dominus est in caelis, et personarum acceptio non est apud eum.
9. Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
10. De cetero confortamini in Domino et in potentia virtutis eius.
10. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11. Induite armaturam Dei, ut possitis stare adversus insidias Diaboli.
11. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12. Quia non est nobis colluctatio adversus sanguinem et carnem sed adversus principatus, adversus potestates, adversus mundi rectores tenebrarum harum, adversus spiritalia nequitiae in caelestibus.
12. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13. Propterea accipite armaturam Dei, ut possitis resistere in die malo et, omnibus perfectis, stare.
13. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14. State ergo succincti lumbos vestros in veritate et induti loricam iustitiae
14. Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15. et calceati pedes in praeparatione evangelii pacis,
15. and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace;
16. inomnibus sumentes scutum fidei, in quo possitis omnia tela Maligni ignea exstinguere;
16. besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one.
17. et galeam salutis assumite et gladium Spiritus, quod est verbum Dei;
17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18. per omnem orationem et obsecrationem orantes omni tempore in Spiritu, et in ipso vigilantes in omni instantia et obsecratione pro omnibus sanctis
18. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
19. et pro me, ut detur mihi sermo in aperitione oris mei cum fiducia notum facere mysterium evangelii,
19. and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
20. pro quo legatione fungor in catena, ut in ipso audeam, prout oportet me, loqui.
20. for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
21. Ut autem et vos sciatis, quae circa me sunt, quid agam, omnia nota vobis faciet Tychicus, carissimus frater et fidelis minister in Domino,
21. Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tych'icus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.
22. quem misi ad vos in hoc ipsum, ut cognoscatis, quae circa nos sunt, et consoletur corda vestra.
22. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
23. Pax fratribus et caritas cum fide a Deo Patre et Domino Iesu Christo.
23. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24. Gratia cum omnibus, qui diligunt Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum in incorruptione.
24. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.
