Colossians 3:16–25

¹⁶Let the message of Christ^e dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom^f through psalms,^g hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.^{h 17}And whatever you do,ⁱ whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks^j to God the Father through him.

Instructions for Christian Households

3:18–4:1pp—Eph 5:22–6:9

¹⁸Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,^k as is fitting in the Lord.

¹⁹Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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

²¹Fathers,^c do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

²²Slaves, 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. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance^l from the Lord as a reward.^m It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ²⁵Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.ⁿ