Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Footnotes: