Colossians 3:12–21

¹²Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves^u with compassion, kindness, humility,^v gentleness and patience.^{w 13}Bear with each other^x and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.^{y 14}And over all these virtues put on love,^z which binds them all together in perfect unity.^a

¹⁵Let the peace of Christ^b rule in your hearts, since as members of one body^c you were called to peace.^d And be thankful. 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.