Ephesians 6:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and you will have a long and happy life.”

Cross References

Deuteronomy 5:16

Respect your father and mother, and you will live a long and successful life in the land I am giving you.

Deuteronomy 4:40

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the LORD is giving you.

Deuteronomy 12:28

If you obey these laws, you will be doing what the LORD your God says is right and good. Then he will help you and your descendants be successful.

Deuteronomy 12:25

Do you want the LORD to make you successful? Do you want your children to be successful even after you are gone? Then do what pleases the LORD and don't eat blood.

Deuteronomy 6:3

Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshipped the LORD, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.

Jeremiah 42:6

even if it isn't what we want to do. We will obey the LORD so that all will go well for us.”

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”

Ruth 3:1

One day, Naomi said to Ruth: It's time I found you a husband, who will give you a home and take care of you.

Deuteronomy 6:18

and live in a way that pleases him. Then you will be able to go in and take this good land from your enemies, just as he promised your ancestors.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Jeremiah 35:7

or build houses or plant crops and vineyards. Instead, you must always live in tents and move from place to place. If you obey this command, you will live a long time.”

Ephesians 6:2

“Obey your father and your mother,

Ephesians 6:4

Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.