[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] "Honor
your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: [3]
"that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." [4] You
fathers, don`t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the
discipline and instruction of the Lord. [5] Servants, be obedient to those
who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in
singleness of your heart, as to Christ; [6] not in the way of service only
when eyes are on you, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the
will of God from the heart; [7] with good will doing service, as to the
Lord, and not to men; [8] knowing that whatever good thing each one does,
he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.
[9] You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening,
knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there
is no partiality with him. [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the
strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For our wrestling is not
against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the
powers, against the world`s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against
the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore,
put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and, having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having the
utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, [15] and having fitted your feet with the
preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] above all, taking up the shield of
faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the
evil one. [17] Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God; [18] with all prayer and requests, praying at all
times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and
requests for all the saints: [19] On my behalf, that utterance may be given
to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the
gospel, [20] for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak
boldly, as I ought to speak. [21] But that you also may know my affairs,
how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the
Lord, will make known to you all things; [22] whom I have sent to you for
this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort
your hearts. [23] Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God
the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [24] Grace be with all those who love
our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.
