What does Ephesians chapter 5 verse 6 mean?

Answer 1

Ephesians 6:1 says: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."(niv) ("In the Lord" meaning 'in UNION with' or 'in AGREEMENT with'... the Lord.)

Verses 2+3 clarify the meaning and elaborate with :"Honor your father and mother"-which is the first commandment with a promise- "so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

DOING the will of God is the responsibility of every human on earth, and each of us has guidelines to follow(Matthew 7:21-23)(1 Peter 3:12). This scripture indicates that obedience to and respect for their parents, is a child's obligation.

Like anyone, if they DO this, and continue obedient to God's commands, they will be rewarded everlasting life(Psalms 37:11,29)(Proverbs 2:20-22)(Proverbs 3:1-2)(John 3:16).

Answer 2

A:The Epistle to the Ephesians is really an encyclical written later in the first century, as if by the Apostle Paul as an epistle to a single church. Much of the material in Ephesians was actually copied from the somewhat earlier Epistle to the Colossians, which itself was pseudepigraphical.

Ephesians 5:6 was emphasising that Christians must not listen to those who hold different beliefs ('idolators' would be a synonym for pagans) and must not associate with them (Ephesians 5:7). By implication, Christians must believe what they read in this epistle and not be deceived by anyone who says otherwise, a clever way of ensuring acceptance of the author's message.

Answer 3

explanation of ephesians 6 chapter verses 10 through 20?