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Colossians 3:18-21
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Instructions for Christian Households(A)

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(B) 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.

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Colossians 3:18-21
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Christ in Your Home

18 Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.(A)
19 Husbands,(B) love your wives(C) and don’t be bitter(D) toward them.
20 Children,(E) obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers,(F) do not exasperate(G) your children, so they won’t become discouraged.

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