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The Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6, Verse 4

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And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
King James Version
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;
American Standard Version
Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
New English Translation
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
World English Bible
You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
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With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
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Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free.
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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.
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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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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].
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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.
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Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;