Colossians 3:21-23

New International Version

²¹Fathers,^[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

²²Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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Colossians 3:21 Or Parents

Colossians 3:21-23

New King James Version

²¹^(A)Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

²²^(B)Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. ²³^(C)And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

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Colossians 3:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. ²²Bondservants, obey ^(A)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^(B)Whatever you do, work heartily, ^(C)as for the Lord and not for men,