Ephesians, 6
Duties of children and servants. The Christian's armour.
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is just.
[2] Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise: •
[3] That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest be long lived upon earth.
[4] And you, fathers, provoke not your children to anger: but bring them up in the discipline and correction of the Lord. •
[5] Servants, be obedient to them that are your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ. •
[6] Not serving to the eye, as it were pleasing men: but, as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. •
[7] With a good will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men.
[8] Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man shall do, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
[9] And you, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatenings: knowing that the Lord both of them and you is in heaven. And there is no respect of persons with him. •
[10] Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of his power. •
[11] Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil.
[12] For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. •
High places, or heavenly places: That is to say, in the air, the lowest of the celestial regions; in which God permits these wicked spirits or fallen angels to wander.
[13] Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day and to stand in all things perfect. •
[14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of justice: •
[15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. •
[16] In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. •
[17] And take unto you the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). •
[18] By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints: •
[19] And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel, •
[20] For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.
[21] But that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things: •
[22] Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose: that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts.
[23] Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[24] Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption 1. Amen. •
In incorruption: That is, with a pure and perfect love.