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Colossians 3:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
Colossians 3:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
21 [a]Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22 ¶ (A)[b] Servants, be obedient unto them that are your masters according to the flesh, in all things, not with eye service as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men,
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- Colossians 3:21 Of parents, that they be gentle towards their children.
- Colossians 3:22 Of servants that fearing God himself to whom their obedience is acceptable, they reverently, faithfully, and from the heart, obey their masters.
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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