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Berean Standard Bible

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

Ephesians 6:1

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In the household section of Ephesians, Paul addresses children directly, which shows that children were present when his letter was read in the gathered church. He treats them as full members of the community who can respond to God's word.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Children, do what is ordered by your fathers and mothers in the Lord: for this is right.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The children! obey your parents in the Lord, for this is righteous;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

HIJOS, obedeced en el Señor á vuestros padres; porque esto es justo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hijos, obedezcan a sus padres, pues esto es lo que deben hacer los que pertenecen al Señor.

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