Colossians 3:18

Rules for Christian Households

18 1Wives, submit to your husbands, as 2is fitting in the Lord.

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Colossians 3:18 In-Context

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
18 Wives, submit 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.

Cross References 2

  • 1. For ch. 3:18 - 4:1, see Ephessians 5:22-6:9
  • 2. Ephesians 5:4; Philemon 8
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