New International Reader's Version

Colossians 3:18-22 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

18. Wives, follow the lead of your husbands. That's what the Lord wants you to do.

19. Husbands, love your wives. Don't be mean to them.

20. Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.

21. Fathers, don't make your children bitter. If you do, they will lose hope.

22. Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don't do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.