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Ephesians, 6

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

1. Children, obey your parents for this is right:

2. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

2. Honor your father and your mother. And this is the first commandment that has promise:

3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

3. that you may be happy and enjoy long life in the land.

4. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

4. And you, fathers, do not make rebels of your children, but educate them by correction and instruction which the Lord may inspire.

5. Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

5. Servants, obey your masters of this world with fear and respect, with simplicity of heart, as if obeying Christ.

6. Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

6. Do not serve only when you are watched or in order to please others, but become servants of Christ who do God's will with all your heart.

7. With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

7. Work willingly, for the Lord and not for humans, mindful that the good each one has done,

8. Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free.

8. whether servant or free, will be rewarded by the Lord.

9. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

9. And you, masters, deal with your servants in the same way, and do not threaten them, since you know that they and you have the same Lord who is in heaven, and he treats all fairly.

10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

10. Finally, be strong in the Lord with his energy and strength.

11. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

11. Put on the whole armor of God to be able to resist the cunning of the devil.

12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].

12. Our battle is not against human forces but against the rulers and authorities and their dark powers that govern this world. We are struggling against the spirits and supernatural forces of evil.

13. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

13. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that in the evil day, you may resist and stand your ground, making use of all your weapons.

14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

14. Take truth as your belt, justice as your breastplate,

15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

15. and zeal as your shoes to propagate the Gospel of peace.

16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

16. Always hold in your hand the shield of faith to repel the flaming arrows of the devil.

17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

17. Finally, use the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, that is, the Word of God.

18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

18. Pray at all times as the Spirit inspires you. Keep watch, together with sustained prayer and supplication for all the holy ones.

19. And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

19. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, I may be given words to proclaim bravely the mystery of the Gospel.

20. For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

20. Even when in chains I am an ambassador of God; may he give me the strength to speak as I should.

21. But that ye also may know my affairs, [and] how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

21. I also want you to know how I am and what I am doing. Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.

22. Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts.

22. I am sending him precisely to give you news of us and comfort you all.

23. Peace [be] to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

23. May peace and love with faith from God the Father and from Christ Jesus the Lord, be with the brothers and sisters.

24. Grace [be] with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. <[To [the] Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.]>

24. And may his blessing be with all who love Christ Jesus, our Lord, with undying love.



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Fusnote:

6:1-4 - Paul instructs both children and parents. Children are to obey their parents, while parents are called to raise their children with love and patience. Christian education must be grounded in discipline and the Lord (see also Colossians 3:20-21 and Proverbs 22:6).

6:10-13 - Paul exhorts Christians to put on the full armor of God to resist the enemy's schemes. Spiritual warfare requires daily vigilance and preparation (see also 1 Peter 5:8-9 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5).

6:14-17 - The armor of God includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. Each piece represents a fundamental aspect of the Christian's spiritual defense (see also 1 Thessalonians 5:8 and Hebrews 4:12).

6:18-20 - Paul emphasizes the importance of constant prayer and intercession, also asking for prayers for his mission. Prayer is vital for spiritual warfare and the proclamation of the gospel (see also Philippians 4:6-7 and Colossians 4:2-4).

6:21-24 - Paul concludes the letter with a greeting and a request for prayers for his imprisonment and mission. This final greeting reinforces the value of peace and love in Christ, which is the foundation of the Christian life (see also Romans 16:1-16 and 2 Timothy 4:19-22).

Stihovi vezani uz Ephesians, 6:

Ephesians chapter 6 concludes the epistle with instructions for spiritual warfare. How can we strengthen ourselves in the Lord? This strategic text describes the armor of God, essential for resisting evil spiritual forces. Paul addresses relationships between parents and children, servants and masters, emphasizing obedience and service as unto the Lord. The chapter ends with a call to vigilant prayer and intercession. Ephesians 6 equips believers for victorious Christian living. Ponder with us five biblical passages that align with the combative themes of this final chapter.

Colossians 3:20-21: "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Parents, do not irritate your children, so that they do not become discouraged." - These verses reflect the instructions for parents and children found in Ephesians 6:1-4.

1 Peter 5:8-9: "Be sober and watchful. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, remaining firm in faith, knowing that your brothers throughout the world are going through the same sufferings." - This passage relates to the exhortation to spiritual watchfulness and resistance against evil spiritual forces in Ephesians 6:10-13.

Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword; it penetrates to the point of dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart." - This verse echoes the "sword of the Spirit" metaphor mentioned in Ephesians 6:17.

1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray continually." - This brief exhortation reflects the theme of persistent prayer found in Ephesians 6:18.

Philippians 1:12-14: "I want you to know, brothers, that what happened to me has served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become evident to the entire palace guard and everyone else that I am in prison for Christ. And most of the brothers, motivated in the Lord by my arrest, are proclaiming the word with greater determination and fearlessness." - This passage relates to Paul's situation as a prisoner, mentioned in Ephesians 6:20, and how this served to advance the gospel.

FAQ:

What does it mean to honor father and mother?

It means respecting, obeying, and caring for your parents, receiving the promise of longevity and blessing. (Ephesians 6:1-3)

How important is the armor of God?

The armor strengthens us against the devil's schemes, protecting us spiritually. (Ephesians 6:10-17)

How should we fight against the spiritual forces of evil?

We must put on the full armor of God, standing firm in faith and prayer. (Ephesians 6:12-13)

How important is prayer in the Christian life?

Prayer strengthens us spiritually and keeps us in communion with God. (Ephesians 6:18)

How are peace and faith described in the armor of God?

Peace is like sandals that prepare for the gospel, and faith is a shield that extinguishes the flaming darts of the evil one. (Ephesians 6:15-16)


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