Colossians 3:17-23
English Standard Version
17 And (A)whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, (B)giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Rules for Christian Households
18 (C)Wives, submit to your husbands, as (D)is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and (E)do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents (F)in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Bondservants, obey (G)in everything those who are your earthly masters,[a] not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 (H)Whatever you do, work heartily, (I)as for the Lord and not for men,
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- Colossians 3:22 Or your masters according to the flesh
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