Colossians 3:21
Fathers, provoke not your children, lest they be discouraged.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
In Context
20Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:12For whom the LORD loveth he chasteneth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Hebrews 12:5and ye have forgotten the exhortation, which reasoneth with you as with sons: “My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved 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 →