Ephesians 6:1

Ephesians 6:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
• New International Version (NIV)Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Context of Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:1 word by word

Τὰ τέκνα, ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν ὑμῶν ἐν κυρίῳ· τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν δίκαιον.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Childrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Childrenτέκνονteknon · childG5043
• obeyὑπακούωhupakouō · to obeyG5219
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• parentsγονεύςgoneus · parentG1118
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• rightδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:1

• Genesis 28:7He also knew that Jacob had obeyed his parents and gone to Paddan-aram.
• Genesis 37:13When they had been gone for some time, Jacob said to Joseph, “Your brothers are pasturing the sheep at Shechem. Get ready, and I will send you to them.” “I’m ready to go,” Joseph replied.
• Leviticus 19:3“Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe my Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God.
• Deuteronomy 21:18“Suppose a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey his father or mother, even though they discipline him.
• 1 Samuel 17:20So David left the sheep with another shepherd and set out early the next morning with the gifts, as Jesse had directed him. He arrived at the camp just as the Israelite army was leaving for the battlefield with shouts and battle cries.
• Esther 2:20Esther continued to keep her family background and nationality a secret. She was still following Mordecai’s directions, just as she did when she lived in his home.
• Proverbs 1:8My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
• Proverbs 6:20My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
• Proverbs 23:22Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
• Proverbs 30:11Some people curse their father and do not thank their mother.
• Jeremiah 35:14The Recabites do not drink wine to this day because their ancestor Jehonadab told them not to. But I have spoken to you again and again, and you refuse to obey me.
• Luke 2:51Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart.
• Colossians 3:20Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.
• Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.
• Romans 16:2Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Children, obey your parents - This is a duty with which God will never dispense; he commands it, and one might think that gratitude, from a sense of the highest obligations, would most strongly enforce the command. In the Lord - This clause is wanting in several reputable MSS., and in same versions. In the Lord may mean, on account of the commandment of the Lord; or, as far as the parents commands are according to the will and word of God. For surely no…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Children - ́ teknaThis word usually signifies those who are young; but it is used here, evidently, to denote those who were under the care and government of their parents, or those who were not of age. Obey your parents - This is the first great duty which God has enjoined on children. It is, to do what their parents command them to do. The God of nature indicates that this is duty; for he has impressed it on the minds of all in every age; and the Author…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The duties of children and parents. (1-4) Of servants and masters. (5-9) All Christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. (10-18) The apostle desires their prayers, and ends with his apostolic blessing. (19-24) Verses 1-4 The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. That obedience includes inward reverence, as well as outward acts, and in every age prosperity has attended those distinguished for obedience to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4The 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-241. obey--stronger than the expression as to wives, "submitting," or "being subject" (Ep 5:21). Obedience is more unreasoning and implicit; submission is the willing subjection of an inferior in point of order to one who has a right to command. in the Lord--Both parents and children being Christians "in the Lord," expresses the element in which the obedience is to take place, and the motive to obedience. In Col 3:20, it is, "Children, obey your parents in…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:1

• Children
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• In the Lord
• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Nurture
• Obey
• Provoke
• Wrestle
• Ephesians, Epistle to the
• Justification

Commentaries on Ephesians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings