ephesians-6:1-3,-exodus-20:12-niv

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:1

Children - τέκνα tekna This word usually signifies those who are young; but it is used here, evidently, to denote those who were under the care and government of their parents, or those who were not of age.Obey your parents - This is the first great duty which God has enjoined on children. It is, to do what their parents command them to do. The God of nature indicates that this is duty; for he has impressed it on the minds of all in every age; and the Author of revelation confirms it. It is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:2

Honour thy father and mother - see Exodus 20:12; compare notes on Matthew 15:4.Which is the first commandment with promise - With a promise annexed to it. The promise was, that their days should be long in the land which the Lord their God would give them. It is not to be supposed that the observance of the four first commandments would not be attended with a blessing, but no particular blessing is promised. It is true, indeed, that there is a “general declaration” annexed to the second... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:3

That it may be well with thee - This is found in the fifth commandment as recorded in Deuteronomy 5:16. The whole commandment as there recorded is, “Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” The meaning here is, that they would be more happy, useful, and virtuous if they obeyed their parents than if they disobeyed them.And thou mayest live long on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:1-4

Ephesians 6:1-4. The apostle, having explained the duties of wives and husbands, proceeds to the duties of children and parents, and then to those of servants, or slaves rather, and masters, with which he finishes his account of relative duties. Children, obey your parents Even your unbelieving parents, in every thing consistent with your duty to the Lord. In all things lawful, the will of the parent is a law to the child: for this is right Manifestly just and reasonable. Honour That... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-9

Christian relationships (5:21-6:9)People can have good relations with one another only as they consider one another. When they insist on their rights without considering others, they only destroy harmony and fellowship (21).In the next section Paul illustrates this principle in certain family and social relationships. In 5:22-33 he considers the the case of husbands and wives, in 6:1-4 the case of parents and children, and in 6:5-9 the case of masters and servants. In union with Christ, people... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:1

Children . App-108 . Compare Colossians 3:20 . Lord . App-98 . right . App-191 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:2

Honour, &c . From Exodus 20:12 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:3

That = In order that. Greek. hina. earth . App-129 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 6:1

EPH. 6Of this whole chapter it may be said, as Dummelow said of the last verse, "It is a worthy conclusion to this immortal Epistle!"[1] Paul here continued his discussion of reciprocal relationships: (2) between children and parents (Ephesians 6:1-4), and (3) between slaves and masters (Ephesians 6:5-9). His final great admonition to strength in the Lord through putting on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20) was followed by practical words regarding the bearer of the letter (Ephesians... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 6:2

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise).Some have been puzzled by this reference to "the first commandment with promise."It is asked, Does not the second commandment contain a promise, too? Or, if the reference there to the mercy of God being shown to thousands of generations is to be regarded as a statement rather than as a promise, then is not the fifth the only one of the ten with a promise[5]Perhaps the best understanding of this is to take "with promise"... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:1-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 6:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 6:2

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