Ephesians 6:4-9

New International Version

⁴ Fathers,^[a] do not exasperate your children;^(A) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.^(B)

⁵ Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect^(C) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,^(D) just as you would obey Christ.^{(E) 6} Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,^(F) doing the will of God from your heart. ⁷ Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,^{(G) 8} because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,^(H) whether they are slave or free.

⁹ And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours^(I) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism^(J) with him.