the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)τέκνα,
téknon
a child (as produced)ὑπακούετε
hypakoúō
to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authorityτοῖς
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)γονεῦσιν
goneús
a parentὑμῶν
sý
thouἐν
en
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.κυρίῳ,
kýrios
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)τοῦτο
hoûtos
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)γάρ
gár
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)ἐστιν
eimí
I exist (used only when emphatic)δίκαιον·
díkaios
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
Ephesians 6:1 · Greek NT (SBLGNT)
AMPLIFIED · 1 of 3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
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Today's memory verse · from this session
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].”
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