Eph 6:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. fathers-- including mothers; the fathers are specified as being the fountains of domestic authority. Fathers are more prone to passion in relation to their children than mothers, whose fault is rather over-indulgence. provoke not-- irritate not, by vexatious commands, unreasonable blame, and uncertain temper [Alford]. , "lest they be discouraged." nurture-- Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed ( ; ). admonition-- training by words ( ; "catechise," , Margin), whether of encouragement, or remonstrance, or reproof, according as is required [Trench]. Contrast , Margin. of the Lord-- such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates.

‏ Ephesians 6:4

4. fathers--including mothers; the fathers are specified as being the fountains of domestic authority. Fathers are more prone to passion in relation to their children than mothers, whose fault is rather over-indulgence.

provoke not--irritate not, by vexatious commands, unreasonable blame, and uncertain temper [Alford]. Col 3:21, "lest they be discouraged."

nurture--Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed (Job 5:17; He 12:7).

admonition--training by words (De 6:7; "catechise," Pr 22:6, Margin), whether of encouragement, or remonstrance, or reproof, according as is required [Trench]. Contrast 1Sa 3:13, Margin.

of the Lord--such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates.