1
Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, 1 for this is the right thing to do.
2
“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise:
3
If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” 2
4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.