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Berean Standard Bible

““that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.””

Ephesians 6:3

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Paul turns from marriage to the relationship between children and parents. He first tells children to obey their parents in the Lord because it is right.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

World English Bible (WEB)

“that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.”

King James Version (KJV)

That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that all may be well for you, and your life may be long on the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

which is the first command with a promise, 'That it may be well with you, and you may live a long time upon the land.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Para que te vaya bien, y seas de larga vida sobre la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«para que te vaya bien y disfrutes una vida larga».

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