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Colossians 3:15-25

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15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
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 word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
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 ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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 own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
20 Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers, provoke not your children [to anger], lest they be discouraged.
21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
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 And whatever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
24 Knowing that from the Lord ye will receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
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 But he that doeth wrong, will receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
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