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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.(A) 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord[a] has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ[b] rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.(B) 16 Let the word of Christ[c] dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.[d](C) 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.(D)

Rules for Christian Households

18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.(E) 19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.

20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord.(F) 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[e] in everything, not with a slavery performed merely for looks, to please people, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[f](G)

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Footnotes

  1. 3.13 Other ancient authorities read just as Christ
  2. 3.15 Other ancient authorities read of God
  3. 3.16 Other ancient authorities read of God or of the Lord
  4. 3.16 Other ancient authorities read to the Lord
  5. 3.22 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord
  6. 3.22 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord