English Standard Version

Colossians 3:14-21 English Standard Version (ESV)

14. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

15. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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.

21. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.