Colossians 3:21

Bible in Basic English 1965

Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.

Proverbs 3:12

For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.

Ephesians 6:4

And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.

Colossians 3:22

Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

1 Thessalonians 2:11

Even as you saw how, like a father with his children, we were teaching and comforting you all, and giving witness,