^{17 Ref} And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

^{18 Ref} Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord.

^{19 Ref} Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

^{20 Ref} Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

^{21 Ref} Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

^{22 Ref} Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

^{23 Ref} Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

^{24 Ref} Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.