1 Children, obey your parents as believers in the Lord. Obey them because it's the right thing to do.
2 Scripture says, "Honor your father and mother." That is the first commandment that has a promise.
3 "Then things will go well with you. You will live a long time on the earth." (Deuteronomy 5:16)
4 Fathers, don't make your children angry. Instead, train them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.
5 Slaves, obey your masters here on earth. Respect them and honor them with a heart that is true. Obey them just as you would obey Christ.
6 Don't obey them only to please them when they are watching. Do it because you are slaves of Christ. Be sure your heart does what God wants.