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Colossians 3:15-25

The Bible in Basic English BBE

15 And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.

16 Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

17 And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

18 Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord.

19 Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

20 Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

21 Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

22 Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

23 Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

24 Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

25 For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

New International Version NIV

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

21 Fathers, 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,

24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.