Paul
Apostle and author of the letter to the Ephesians.
Paul provides instructions for Christian households and emphasizes the spiritual armor needed for believers to stand against spiritual warfare.
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Key Figures — Ephesians 6
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Children
Members of Christian households addressed by Paul.
Paul instructs children to obey their parents in the Lord, emphasizing the commandment with a promise.
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Heads of Christian households addressed by Paul.
Paul advises fathers not to provoke their children to anger but to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Slaves
Servants within Christian households addressed by Paul.
Paul instructs slaves to obey their earthly masters with sincerity as they would obey Christ.
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Owners of slaves within Christian households addressed by Paul.
Paul instructs masters to treat their slaves with respect and fairness, knowing that they too have a Master in heaven.
Related passagesThe Lord
The divine authority and protector of believers.
Paul emphasizes the Lord's role in providing strength and armor for spiritual battles.