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Colossians 3:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Colossians 3:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 Fathers,(A) do not exasperate(B) your children, so they won’t become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your human(C) masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.(D)
23 Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically,[a] as something done for the Lord and not for men,(E)
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:23 Lit do it from the soul
Colossians 3:21-23
New International Version
Colossians 3:21-23
New International Version
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,
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
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