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Colossians 3:20-22
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Colossians 3:20-22
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
20 Children, be obeying your parents in all things, for this is pleasing in the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not be provoking your children, in order that they may not be discouraged[a].
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22 Slaves, be obeying your masters according-to[b] the flesh in all things, not with eye-service[c] as people-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
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- Colossians 3:21 Or, dispirited, despondent.
- Colossians 3:22 Or, with respect to.
- Colossians 3:22 That is, merely with an eye on the master to curry favor or avoid punishment.
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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