Ephesians 6:1

AMP: Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].

ASV: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

BSB: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

DARBY: Children, obey your parents in [the] Lord, for this is just.

DRA: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.

KJV: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Ephesians 6:2

AMP: Honor [esteem, value as precious] your father and your mother [and be respectful to them]—this is the first commandment with a promise—

ASV: Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise),

BSB: “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),

DARBY: Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise,

DRA: Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise:

KJV: Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Ephesians 6:3

AMP: so that it may be well with you, and that you may have a long life on the earth. [Ex 20:12]

ASV: that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

BSB: “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

DARBY: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest be long-lived on the earth.

DRA: That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest be long lived upon earth.

KJV: That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Ephesians 6:4

AMP: Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger [do not exasperate them to the point of resentment with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by showing favoritism or indifference to any of them], but bring them up [tenderly, with lovingkindness] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

ASV: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

BSB: Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

DARBY: And [ye] fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in [the] discipline and admonition of [the] Lord.

DRA: And you, fathers, provoke not your children to anger; but bring them up in the discipline and correction of the Lord.

KJV: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:5

AMP: Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ—

ASV: Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

BSB: Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

DARBY: Bondmen, obey masters according to flesh, with fear and trembling, in simplicity of your heart as to the Christ;

DRA: 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:

KJV: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Ephesians 6:6

AMP: not in the way of eye-service [working only when someone is watching you and only] to please men, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart;

ASV: not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

BSB: And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

DARBY: not with eye-service as men-pleasers; but as bondmen of Christ, doing the will of God from [the] soul,

DRA: Not serving to the eye, as it were pleasing men, but, as the servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart,

KJV: Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Ephesians 6:7

AMP: rendering service with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not [only] to men,

ASV: with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:

BSB: Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

DARBY: serving with good will as to the Lord, and not to men;

DRA: With a good will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men.

KJV: With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Ephesians 6:8

AMP: knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive this back from the Lord, whether [he is] slave or free.

ASV: knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free.

BSB: because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

DARBY: knowing that whatever good each shall do, this he shall receive of [the] Lord, whether bond or free.

DRA: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man shall do, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be bond, or free.

KJV: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Ephesians 6:9

AMP: You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].

ASV: And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

BSB: And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

DARBY: And, masters, do the same things towards them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their and your Master is in heaven, and there is no acceptance of persons with him.

DRA: And you, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatenings, knowing that the Lord both of them and you is in heaven; and there is no respect of persons with him.

KJV: And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Ephesians 6:10

AMP: In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.

ASV: Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

BSB: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

DARBY: For the rest, brethren, be strong in [the] Lord, and in the might of his strength.

DRA: Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power.

KJV: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:11

AMP: Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

ASV: Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

BSB: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

DARBY: Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil:

DRA: Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil.

KJV: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12

AMP: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.

ASV: For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].

BSB: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

DARBY: because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against principalities, against authorities, against the universal lords of this darkness, against spiritual [power] of wickedness in the heavenlies.

DRA: For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.

KJV: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:13

AMP: Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious].

ASV: Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

BSB: Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.

DARBY: For this reason take [to you] the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having accomplished all things, to stand.

DRA: Therefore take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect.

KJV: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Ephesians 6:14

AMP: So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart), [Is 11:5]

ASV: Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

BSB: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

DARBY: Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

DRA: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice,

KJV: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Ephesians 6:15

AMP: and having strapped on your feet the gospel of peace in preparation [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news]. [Is 52:7]

ASV: and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

BSB: and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

DARBY: and shod your feet with [the] preparation of the glad tidings of peace:

DRA: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace:

KJV: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Ephesians 6:16

AMP: Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

ASV: withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil [one].

BSB: In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

DARBY: besides all [these], having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamed darts of the wicked one.

DRA: In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.

KJV: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Ephesians 6:17

AMP: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. [Is 59:17]

ASV: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

BSB: And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

DARBY: Have also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;

DRA: And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).

KJV: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Ephesians 6:18

AMP: With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.

ASV: with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

BSB: Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

DARBY: praying at all seasons, with all prayer and supplication in [the] Spirit, and watching unto this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

DRA: By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit; and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints:

KJV: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Ephesians 6:19

AMP: And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],

ASV: And on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

BSB: Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

DARBY: and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in [the] opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings,

DRA: And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel.

KJV: And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:20

AMP: for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should.

ASV: for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

BSB: for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

DARBY: for which I am an ambassador [bound] with a chain, that I may be bold in it as I ought to speak.

DRA: For which I am an ambassador in a chain, so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

KJV: For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:21

AMP: Now, so that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.

ASV: But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

BSB: Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.

DARBY: But in order that *ye* also may know what concerns me, how I am getting on, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in [the] Lord, shall make all things known to you;

DRA: But that you also may know the things that concern me, and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things:

KJV: But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Ephesians 6:22

AMP: I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are, and that he may comfort and encourage and strengthen your hearts.

ASV: whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.

BSB: I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

DARBY: whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know of our affairs and that he may encourage your hearts.

DRA: Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts.

KJV: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

Ephesians 6:23

AMP: Peace be to the brothers and sisters, and love joined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

BSB: Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God [the] Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.

DRA: Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:24

AMP: Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love.

ASV: Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ with [a love] incorruptible.

BSB: Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

DARBY: Grace with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption.

DRA: Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.

KJV: Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Ephesians 6

Results