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Colossians 3:15-21
English Standard Version
Colossians 3:15-21
English Standard Version
15 And let (A)the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called (B)in one body. And (C)be thankful. 16 Let (D)the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, (E)singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, (F)with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And (G)whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, (H)giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Rules for Christian Households
18 (I)Wives, submit to your husbands, as (J)is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and (K)do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents (L)in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
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Colossians 3:15-21
New International Version
Colossians 3:15-21
New International Version
15 Let the peace of Christ(A) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(B) you were called to peace.(C) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(D) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(E) through psalms,(F) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(G) 17 And whatever you do,(H) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(I) to God the Father through him.
Instructions for Christian Households(J)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(K) as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers,[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
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