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14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
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And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
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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 about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
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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 or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
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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 to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord.
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Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.
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Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged.
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Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord.
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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 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
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since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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