Colossians 3:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A husband must love his wife and not abuse her.

Cross References

Genesis 24:67

Isaac took Rebekah into the tent where his mother had lived before she died, and Rebekah became his wife. He loved her and was comforted over the loss of his mother.

Ecclesiastes 9:9

Life is short, and you love your wife, so enjoy being with her. This is what you are supposed to do as you struggle through life on this earth.

Luke 14:26

You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love your own life.

Romans 3:14

and they say nothing but bitter curses.

Ephesians 4:31

Stop being bitter and angry with others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude.

Ephesians 5:25

A husband should love his wife as much as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.

Ephesians 5:33

So each husband should love his wife as much as he loves himself, and each wife should respect her husband.

Colossians 3:21

Parents, don't be hard on your children. If you are, they might give up.

James 3:14

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't boast or lie to cover-up the truth.

1 Peter 3:7

If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honour, because she isn't as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.