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21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Slaves,[a] obey (A)in everything those who are your earthly masters,[b] not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 (B)Whatever you do, work heartily, (C)as for the Lord and not for men,

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  1. Colossians 3:22 Or Servants; Greek Bondservants
  2. Colossians 3:22 Or your 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