4. Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.
5. Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ.
6. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. You are slaves of Christ, so with your whole heart you must do what God wants you to do.
7. Gladly serve your masters, as though they were the Lord himself, and not simply people.
8. You know that you will be rewarded for any good things you do, whether you are slaves or free.
9. Slave owners, you must treat your slaves with this same respect. Don't threaten them. They have the same Master in heaven that you do, and he doesn't have any favourites.
10. Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.
11. Put on all the armour that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks.
12. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.
13. So put on all the armour that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.
14. Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armour.
15. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet.