Parallel Bible results for "Colossians 3:13-23"

Colossians 3:13-23

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13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the 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 whatsoever 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 unto 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 unto 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 eyeservice, as menpleasers; 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 whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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