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5. Servants, be obedient to them that are your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ:
5. Servants, be obedient to them that are your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ:
Ephesians 6 is a chapter that deals with the relationship between parents and children, gentlemen and servants, and the armor of God. Following are five verses from other Bible books that relate to the topics covered in Ephesians 6.
Colossians 3:20-21: "You, children, obey in all your parents, because this is pleasing to the Lord. Parents, not irritate to your children, that they do not lose their mood." This verse talks about the relationship between parents and children and the importance of the obedience of children and the patience of parents, which is addressed in Ephesians 6.
1 Peter 2:18: "You, servants, subject you with all fear to you, not only good and humans, but also to the wicked." This verse talks about the submission of the servants to their masters, which is approached in Ephesians 6.
1 Thessalonians 5:8: "But we, who are of the day, be sober, wearing us from the breastplate of faith and love, and having the hope of salvation as a helmet." This verse talks about the importance of faith, love and hope as part of God's armor, which is described in Ephesians 6.
1 Peter 5:8-9: "Sober thirst, watch, because the devil, your adversary, walks in melting, bustling like a lion, seeking to those who can swallow; to which firm in faith, knowing that the same afflictions are fulfilled between Your brothers in the world. " This verse talks about the importance of being alert and resisting the devil's onslaught, which is addressed in Ephesians 6.
1 Timothy 6:12: "Fight the good battle of faith, he seized eternal life, to which he was also called, having already made good confession before many witnesses." This verse talks about the importance of fighting for faith and taking possession of eternal life, which is approached in Ephesians 6 through the description of God's armor and the need to be ready for spiritual battle.
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