Question 121

Section 5: The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness

1. a. Ephesians 6:1–2,5,&c; Colossians 3:20,22–24; Ephesians 5:22; Proverbs 1:8; Proverbs 4:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 20:20; Exodus 21:17; Romans 13:1

   Ephesians 6:1–2; Ephesians 6:5–24

   ^6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. ^6:2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) ^6:5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; ^6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; ^6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: ^6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. ^6:9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. ^6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. ^6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ^6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ^6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ^6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ^6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ^6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ^6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ^6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ^6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, ^6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. ^6:21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: ^6:22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. ^6:23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ^6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus.

   ^6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ^6:2 "Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment with a promise), ^6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. ^6:6 And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ^6:7 Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ^6:8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. ^6:9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him. ^6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. ^6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil's schemes. ^6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ^6:13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. ^6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, ^6:15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. ^6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ^6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ^6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. ^6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, ^6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. ^6:21 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing. ^6:22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. ^6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ^6:24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

   Colossians 3:20; Colossians 3:22–24

   ^3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. ^3:22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: ^3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; ^3:24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

   ^3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. ^3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. ^3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, ^3:24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

   Ephesians 5:22

   ^5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

   ^5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

   Proverbs 1:8

   ^1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

   ^1:8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

   Proverbs 4:1

   ^4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

   ^4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

   Proverbs 15:20

   ^15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

   ^15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

   Proverbs 20:20

   ^20:20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

   ^20:20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

   Exodus 21:17

   ^21:17 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

   ^21:17 Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.

   Romans 13:1

   ^13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

   ^13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

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2. b. Proverbs 23:22; Genesis 9:25; 1 Peter 2:18

   Proverbs 23:22

   ^23:22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

   ^23:22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

   Genesis 9:25

   ^9:25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

   ^9:25 he said, "Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers."

   1 Peter 2:18

   ^2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

   ^2:18 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

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3. c. Ephesians 6:4,9; Colossians 3:19,21; Romans 13:1; Matthew 22:21

   Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 6:9

   ^6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. ^6:9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

   ^6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. ^6:9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

   Colossians 3:19; Colossians 3:21

   ^3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. ^3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

   ^3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. ^3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

   Romans 13:1

   ^13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

   ^13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

   Matthew 22:21

   ^22:21 They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

   ^22:21 "Caesar's," they answered. So Jesus told them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."

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