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Colossians 3:20-25

20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,

24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Cross References for Colossians 3:20-25

Colossians 1:10 - And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in eve... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10

Philippians 4:18 - I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from ... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:18

Proverbs 30:17 - “The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the rave... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17

Exodus 20:12 - “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is ... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12

Deuteronomy 27:16 - “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16

Titus 2:9 - Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk b... Click to read the verse Titus 2:9 Click to read the verse Titus 2:9

Genesis 28:7 - and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had gone to Paddan Aram. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7

Leviticus 19:3 - “‘Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3

Proverbs 16:7 - When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:7

Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children and Parents Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1-3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1-3

Matthew 15:4-6 - For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must b... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6

Proverbs 6:20 - Warning Against Adultery My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s t... Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20

Luke 18:20 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Luke 18:20 Click to read the verse Luke 18:20

Proverbs 30:11 - “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11

Matthew 19:19 - honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” Click to read the verse Matthew 19:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:19

Proverbs 20:20 - If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

Deuteronomy 5:16 - “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may liv... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:16

Deuteronomy 21:18-21 - A Rebellious Son If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18-21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Ezekiel 22:7 - In you they have treated father and mother with contempt; in you they have oppressed the alien ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7

Ruth 3:5 - “I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. Click to read the verse Ruth 3:5 Click to read the verse Ruth 3:5

Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21

Jeremiah 35:8 - We have obeyed everything our forefather Jonadab son of Recab commanded us. Neither we nor our ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:8

Ephesians 5:24 - Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:24 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:24

Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22

Romans 8:8 - Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:8 Click to read the verse Romans 8:8