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Colossians 3:17-19
Expanded Bible
Colossians 3:17-19
Expanded Bible
17 Everything you do or say should be done ·to obey [or as a representative of; L in the name of] the Lord Jesus. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus.
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18 Wives, ·yield to the authority of [submit to] your husbands, because this is ·the right thing to do [appropriate; fitting] in the Lord [Eph. 5:22–24; 1 Pet. 3:1–6].
19 Husbands, love your wives and ·be gentle with [L don’t be harsh toward/embittered against] them [Eph. 5:25–33; 1 Pet. 3:7].
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Colossians 3:17-19
New International Version
Colossians 3:17-19
New International Version
17 And whatever you do,(A) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(B) to God the Father through him.
Instructions for Christian Households(C)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(D) as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
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