Ephesians 6:4

KJV

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

— Ephesians 6:4, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Ephesians Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Children, obey your parents. Fathers, do not provoke your children. Servants, obey your earthly masters as you would Christ. Masters, treat servants the same way. Put on the whole armor of God: belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, feet shod …

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Other Translations

ASV

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

YLT

And the fathers! provoke not your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.

BBE

And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.

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