Eph 6:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. fathers —including mothers; the fathers are specified as being the fountains of domestic authority. Fathers are more prone to passion in relation to their children than mothers, whose fault is rather over-indulgence. provoke not —irritate not, by vexatious commands, unreasonable blame, and uncertain temper [ALFORD ]. , "lest they be discouraged." nurture — Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed ( ). admonition —training by words ( ; "catechise," , Margin ), whether of encouragement, or remonstrance, or reproof, according as is required [TRENCH ]. Contrast , Margin. of the Lord —such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates.

Ephesians 6:4

4. fathers—including mothers; the fathers are specified as being the fountains of domestic authority. Fathers are more prone to passion in relation to their children than mothers, whose fault is rather over-indulgence.

provoke not—irritate not, by vexatious commands, unreasonable blame, and uncertain temper [ALFORD]. Col 3:21, "lest they be discouraged."

nurture—Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed (Job 5:17; Heb 12:7).

admonition—training by words (De 6:7; "catechise," Pr 22:6, Margin), whether of encouragement, or remonstrance, or reproof, according as is required [TRENCH]. Contrast 1Sa 3:13, Margin.

of the Lord—such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates.