King James Version
Ephesians 6:1 in the King James Version says “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Ephesians 6:1 · KJV
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“obey”
G5219to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e., to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“right”
G1342equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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