Colossians 3:21

New Century Version

Fathers, do not nag your children. If you are too hard to please, they may want to stop trying.

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

The Lord has mercy on those who respect him, as a father has mercy on his children.

Proverbs 3:12

The Lord corrects those he loves, just as parents correct the child they delight in.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise them with the training and teaching of the Lord.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your masters in all things. Do not obey just when they are watching you, to gain their favor, but serve them honestly, because you respect the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.