Ephesians 6:5 cpdv — Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, a…

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"Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ. "

— Ephesians 6:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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Honor your father and your mother. This is the first commandment with a promise:

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so that it may be well with you, and so that you may have a long life upon the earth.

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And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.

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Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ.

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Do not serve only when seen, as if to please men, but act as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

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Serve with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men.

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For you know that whatever good each one will do, the same will he receive from the Lord, whether he is servant or free.

Ephesians 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:5 say?
Ephesians 6:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ. ”
Where is Ephesians 6:5 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 5.
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 6:5.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:5 in?
Ephesians 6:5 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 6:5?
Ephesians 6:5 reads (CPDV): “Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ. ” 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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