1. Children, you belong to the Lord, and you do the right thing when you obey your parents. The first commandment with a promise says,
2. “Obey your father and your mother,
3. and you will have a long and happy life.”
4. Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.
21-22. I want you to know how I am getting along and what I am doing. That's why I am sending Tychicus to you. He is a dear friend, as well as a faithful servant of the Lord. He will tell you how I am doing, and he will cheer you up.