Colossians 3:21

Fathers, never irritate your children, otherwise they might become disheartened.

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In The King James Version

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

In Context

20Children, always obey your parents; for that is pleasant to see in those who belong to the Lord.

22Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please people alone, but giving them ungrudging service, in your respect for the Master.

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Cross References

Ephesians 6:4And fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up with Christian discipline and instruction.

Hebrews 12:5and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God’s children – ‘My child, think not lightly of the Lord’s discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you;

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 →

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