18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. But when we sing psalms, we must be affected with what we sing. 21 Fathers,[c] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. (18-25)1-4 As Christians are freed from the ceremonial law, they must walk the more closely with God in gospel obedience. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Servants are to do their duty, and obey their masters' commands, in all things consistent with duty to God their heavenly Master. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. For the righteous Judge of the earth will deal justly between master and servant. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Colossians 3:13 “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” King James Version (KJV)
But it is our duty to forgive one another, imitating the forgiveness through which we are saved. God will punish the unjust, as well as reward the faithful servant; and the same if masters wrong their servants. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life,(E) appears,(F) then you also will appear with him in glory.(G).
How happy would true religion make the world, if it every where prevailed, influenced every state of things, and every relation of life! 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Whatever we are employed about, let us do every thing in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in believing dependence on him. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; it is of his working in all who are his. (AE) 14 And over all these virtues put on love,(AF) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(AG). 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. The streams of this living water flow into the soul by the influences of the Holy Spirit, through faith. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. (AC) 13 Bear with each other(AD) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. (B) 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 4 When Christ, [who is] our life, shall … 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
(AJ) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(AK) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(AL) through psalms,(AM) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And husbands must love their wives with tender and faithful affection. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 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, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Thanksgiving to God, helps to make us agreeable to all men. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. As heaven and earth are contrary one to the other, both cannot be followed together; and affection to the one will weaken and abate affection to the other. There is now no difference from country, or conditions and circumstances of life. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,(A) set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(AR) as is fitting in the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance(AS) from the Lord as a reward. Do we look for such happiness, and should we not set our affections upon that world, and live above this?5-11 It is our duty to mortify our members which incline to the things of the world. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. King James Version (KJV), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NEW, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Those who do all in Christ's name, will never want matter of thanksgiving to God, even the Father.18-25 The epistles most taken up in displaying the glory of the Divine grace, and magnifying the Lord Jesus, are the most particular in pressing the duties of the Christian life.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 5 Put to death,(H) therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature:(I) sexual immorality,(J) impurity, lust, evil desires and greed,(K) which is idolatry.