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The Book of Colossians, Chapter 3, Verse 17

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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.
King James Version
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
American Standard Version
Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
New English Translation
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas(about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).
World English Bible
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
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Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
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Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
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Fathers, provoke not your children [to anger], lest they be discouraged.
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Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
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And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
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Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
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Masters, give unto [your] servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
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Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
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Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: