Ephesians 6:4 net — Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."

— Ephesians 6:4, NET Bible

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Ephesians 6 — Context

1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

2

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,

3

“that it will go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

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not like those who do their work only when someone is watching– as people-pleasers– but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.

7

Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

Ephesians 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:4 say?
Ephesians 6:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
Where is Ephesians 6:4 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 4.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 6:4.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:4 in?
Ephesians 6:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 6:4?
Ephesians 6:4 reads (NET): “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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