Ephesians 6:4

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ephesians 6:4

BSB

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.

ERV

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

NHEB

And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

SMT

And, fathers, be not angry with your children: but bring them up in the instruction and reminding of the Lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 6:4

AndG2532ConjunctionyefathersG3962Noun Masculine provokeG3949Verb notG3361 yourG5216 childrenG5043Noun NeutertowrathG3949Verb butG235Conjunction bringG1625Verb themG846 upG1625Verb inG1722PrepositionthenurtureG3809Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction admonitionG3559Noun FeminineoftheLordG2962Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ephesians 6:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 6:4

Summary

Fathers guide children without harsh correction

Event

Instruction to fathers

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD