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Colossians 3:21-23
New American Standard Bible 1995
Colossians 3:21-23
New American Standard Bible 1995
21 (A)Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart.
22 (B)Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters [a]on earth, (C)not with [b]external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work [c]heartily, (D)as for the Lord [d]rather than for men,
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- Colossians 3:22 Lit according to the flesh
- Colossians 3:22 Lit eyeservice
- Colossians 3:23 Lit from the soul
- Colossians 3:23 Lit and not
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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