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


In Context

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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.

Colossians 3:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:20the children! obey the parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord.