Colossians 3:20
You children, always do what your parents tell you because this is what pleases the Lord.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
In Context
19You married men, love your wives and don't treat them badly.
21You fathers, don't make your children mad, so they won't feel like giving up.
Cross References
Genesis 28:7He also discovered that Jacob had done what his father and mother told him and had left for Paddan-aram.
Leviticus 19:3Show respect for your mother and father, and keep my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 27:16“A curse on anyone who dishonors their father or mother.” Everyone says “Amen!”
Proverbs 6:20My son, pay attention to your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching.
Proverbs 30:11There are some who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
Ezekiel 22:7You despise your parents. You exploit the foreigners who live with you, and you mistreat orphans and widows.
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 →