1 Filhos, obedecei a vossos pais no Senhor, pois isto é justo.

2 Honra a teu pai e a tua mãe

(que é o primeiro mandamento com promessa),

3 para que te vá bem, e sejas de longa vida sobre a terra.

4 E vós, pais, não provoqueis vossos filhos à ira, mas criai-os na disciplina e na admoestação do Senhor.

5 Quanto a vós outros, servos, obedecei a vosso senhor segundo a carne com temor e tremor, na sinceridade do vosso coração, como a Cristo, 6 não servindo à vista, como para agradar a homens, mas como servos de Cristo, fazendo, de coração, a vontade de Deus; 7 servindo de boa vontade, como ao Senhor e não como a homens, 8 certos de que cada um, se fizer alguma coisa boa, receberá isso outra vez do Senhor, quer seja servo, quer livre. 9 E vós, senhores, de igual modo procedei para com eles, deixando as ameaças, sabendo que o Senhor, tanto deles como vosso, está nos céus e que para com ele não há acepção de pessoas.

10 Quanto ao mais, sede fortalecidos no Senhor e na força do seu poder. 11 Revesti-vos de toda a armadura de Deus, para poderdes ficar firmes contra as ciladas do diabo; 12 porque a nossa luta não é contra o sangue e a carne, e sim contra os principados e potestades, contra os dominadores deste mundo tenebroso, contra as forças espirituais do mal, nas regiões celestes. 13 Portanto, tomai toda a armadura de Deus, para que possais resistir no dia mau e, depois de terdes vencido tudo, permanecer inabaláveis. 14 Estai, pois, firmes, cingindo-vos com a verdade e vestindo-vos da couraça da justiça. 15 Calçai os pés com a preparação do evangelho da paz; 16 embraçando sempre o escudo da fé, com o qual podereis apagar todos os dardos inflamados do Maligno. 17 Tomai também o capacete da salvação e a espada do Espírito, que é a palavra de Deus; 18 com toda oração e súplica, orando em todo tempo no Espírito e para isto vigiando com toda perseverança e súplica por todos os santos 19 e também por mim; para que me seja dada, no abrir da minha boca, a palavra, para, com intrepidez, fazer conhecido o mistério do evangelho, 20 pelo qual sou embaixador em cadeias, para que, em Cristo, eu seja ousado para falar, como me cumpre fazê-lo.

21 E, para que saibais também a meu respeito e o que faço, de tudo vos informará Tíquico, o irmão amado e fiel ministro do Senhor. 22 Foi para isso que eu vo-lo enviei, para que saibais a nosso respeito, e ele console o vosso coração.

23 Paz seja com os irmãos e amor com fé, da parte de Deus Pai e do Senhor Jesus Cristo. 24 A graça seja com todos os que amam sinceramente a nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), 3 that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

5 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; 6 not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 7 with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: 8 knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons 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 ye 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-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, 19 and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto 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 ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ with a love incorruptible.

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 "so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." [^1]

4 Fathers, "do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,

8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

9 And 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, and there is no favoritism with him.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.

19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.

22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, "and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. [^4]