[:en]Children and Parents:
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3)
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (v. 4)
Slaves and Masters:
“Slaves, obey your earthly master with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ (v.5) Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord” (vs.5-7)
Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven ,m and there is no favoritism with him (v. 9)
The Armor of God (vs. 10-18)
- Belt of Truth
- Breastplate of righteousness
- Gospel of peace
- Shield of Faith
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit (Word of God)
“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (v. 18)[:]