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Colossians 3

Colossians 3:21

Christian Households · Colossians 3:18–21
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Translations

Modern
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
Traditional
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Literal
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so that they may not become discouraged.
Latin
Patres, nolite ad indignationem provocare filios vestros, ut non pusillo animo fiant.

Original

Greek
English
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

Notes

Colossians 3:18–4:1

This series of teachings is called a household code. Paul instructs wives (3:18), husbands (3:19), children (3:20), fathers (3:21), slaves (3:22–25), and masters (4:1). Similar codes are found in Greco-Roman writings and other parts of the New Testament (see Ephesians 5:22–6:9; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Household

Parallels

Ephesians 6:1–4

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

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