Colossians 3:21-23
New American Standard Bible
21 (A)Fathers, do not [a]antagonize your children, so that they will not become discouraged.
22 [b](B)Slaves, obey those who are your [c]human masters in everything, (C)not with [d]eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work [e]heartily, (D)as for the Lord and not for people,
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- Colossians 3:21 Or provoke to anger
- Colossians 3:22 I.e., slaves in first-century Roman culture
- Colossians 3:22 Lit masters according to flesh
- Colossians 3:22 I.e., working only when watched
- Colossians 3:23 Lit from the soul
Colossians 3:21-23
The Voice
21 Fathers: don’t infuriate your children, so their hearts won’t harbor resentment and become discouraged. 22 Slaves: obey your earthly masters in all things. Don’t just act earnest in your service only when they are watching. Serve with a sincere heart (even when others aren’t watching), fearing the Lord who is always watching! 23 So no matter what your task is, work hard. Always do your best as the Lord’s servant, not as man’s,
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