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Colossians 3:16-18
New Testament for Everyone
Colossians 3:16-18
New Testament for Everyone
16 Let the Messiah’s word dwell richly among you, as you teach and exhort one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God with grateful hearts. 17 And whatever you do, in word or action, do everything in the name of the master, Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the father.
The Christian household
18 Now a word for wives: you should be subject to your husbands. This is appropriate in the Lord.
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Colossians 3:16-18
New International Version
Colossians 3:16-18
New International Version
16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D) 17 And whatever you do,(E) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(F) to God the Father through him.
Instructions for Christian Households(G)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(H) as is fitting in the Lord.
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