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Colossians 3:19-21
Contemporary English Version
Colossians 3:19-21
Contemporary English Version
19 (A) A husband must love his wife and not abuse her.
20 (B) Children must always obey their parents. This pleases the Lord.
21 (C) Parents, don't be hard on your children. If you are, they might give up.
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Colossians 3:19-21
New International Version
Colossians 3:19-21
New International Version
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 3:21 Or Parents
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