Eph 6:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Eph 6:1-4: 6:1-4 The relationship between parents and children is to be a reflection of their devotion to the Lord. Christian children are to obey their parents, and Christian parents are to discipline their children gently (see Col 3:20-21 ).

bCol 3:20-21►

eCol 3:21►

fHeb 12:5-11►

‏ Ephesians 6:1-4

Summary for Eph 6:1-4: 6:1-4 ^a The relationship between parents and children is to be a reflection of their devotion to the Lord. Christian children are to obey their parents, and Christian parents are to discipline their children gently (see Col 3:20-21 ^b).
Summary for Eph 6:2-3: 6:2-3 ^c Children who honor and respect their parents also honor and respect God himself, and blessings follow.
6:4 ^d Fathers can often provoke their children to anger by being harsh or unjust (see Col 3:21 ^e). Parents should give their children the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (or the discipline and instruction about the Lord) so that they will learn a way of living that is good and pleases God. Such discipline is not to be excessive, but loving and gentle, so that children are not turned from the Lord but are drawn to him (cp. Heb 12:5-11 ^f).