Colossians 3:20
Children, always obey your parents; for that is pleasant to see in those who belong to the Lord.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
In Context
19Husbands, love your wives, and never treat them harshly.
21Fathers, never irritate your children, otherwise they might become disheartened.
Cross References
Genesis 28:7and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother, and had gone to Paddan-aram,
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 →