I.              GOD’S COMMAND TO CHILDREN. (V. 1)

(a.)       As obedience to God.

(b.)       As an act of righteousness.

II.            GOD’S PROMISE TO CHILDREN. (Vv. 2-3)

(a.)       With quality of life.

(b.)       With length of life.

III.         GOD’S COMMAND TO FATHERS. (V. 4)

(a.)       Desist from provoking them to anger.

(b.)       Disciple them with truth.

(c.)        Discipline them with the rod.