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Colossians 3:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Colossians 3:20

Verse 20 of 25

Scripture focus

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

Colossians 3:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Colossians 3:20

Theological / Devotional

Children, obey your parents. See on Ephesians 6:1.

In all things. This must not be construed as including any requirement contrary to God’s will. A sinful command lays no obligation on the child. Paul is addressing Christian families, hence there is no need for the qualification.

Unto the Lord. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “in the Lord,” paralleling v. 18. The sphere of obedience is the Lord, and to please Him should be the child’s supreme objective. While he is carrying out the rules of his parents he is pleasing God.

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