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Colossians 3:16-18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Colossians 3:16-18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Rules for Christian Households
18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.[a]
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- 3.18–4.5 The whole passage corresponds closely to Eph 5.22–6.9.
Colossians 3:16-18
New International Version
Colossians 3:16-18
New International Version
16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D) 17 And whatever you do,(E) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(F) to God the Father through him.
Instructions for Christian Households(G)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(H) as is fitting in the Lord.
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