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Colossians 3:21-23
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Colossians 3:21-23
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[a] in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[b] 23 Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,[c]
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- Colossians 3:22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord
- Colossians 3:22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord
- Colossians 3:23 Gk not for men
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,
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- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
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