that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
which is the first command with a promise, `That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live a long time upon the land.'
that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest be long-lived on the earth.
Ephesians — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
1. Children, obey. Why does the apostle use the word obey instead of honor, which has a greater extent of meaning? It is because Obedience is the evidence of that honor which children owe to their parents, and is therefore more earnestly enforced. It is likewise more difficult; for the…