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Colossians 3:20-22
Evangelical Heritage Version
Colossians 3:20-22
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, so that they do not become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your human masters[a] in everything, not just when they are watching you, like people-pleasers, but with a sincere heart, out of respect for the Lord.
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- Colossians 3:22 Literally masters according to the flesh
Colossians 3:20-22
New International Version
Colossians 3:20-22
New International Version
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.
22 Slaves, 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.
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- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
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