Colossians 3:21

You parents (OR, you fathers), do not correct your children more than you need to, in order that they do not become discouraged.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20You children, obey your parents in every circumstance, because the Lord God is pleased when you do that.

22You slaves, obey your earthly masters in every circumstance. Do not obey your masters only when they are watching [MTY] you, like those who merely want to impress their masters favorably. Instead, obey your masters sincerely. Do this because you reverence the Lord Jesus (OR, God).

Read all of Colossians 3

Cross References

Proverbs 3:12I say that because it is the people whom Yahweh loves that he corrects/reproves, just like parents correct/reprove their sons whom they love.

Ephesians 6:4You parents (OR, You fathers), do not treat your children so severely that they become angry. Instead, bring them up well by instructing them and by disciplining them in the manner that the Lord Jesus wants you to do.

Hebrews 12:5Do not forget [RHQ] these words that Solomon spoke to his son, that are the same as God would exhort you as his children: My child, pay attention [LIT] when the Lord is disciplining you, and do not be discouraged when the Lord punishes you [DOU],

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Colossians 3:21