Bible verse
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
Colossians 3:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from Colossians 3.
16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
17 And whatever you do, 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 is pleasing to the Lord.
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
KJV
Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
ASV
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
ERV
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
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