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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. 23 Whatever you do, keep working at it with all your heart, as for the Lord and not for people,

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  1. Colossians 3:22 Literally masters according to the flesh

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. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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  1. Colossians 3:21 Or Parents