Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
In Context
20Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:12For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.
Ephesians 6:4And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.
Hebrews 12:5And you have not kept in mind the word which says to you as to sons, My son, do not make little of the Lord's punishment, and do not give up hope when you are judged by him;
Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:19-25
Relative Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily,… Read the whole commentary →