Colossians 3:19

New International Reader's Version

Husbands, love your wives. Don’t be mean to them.

Cross References

Genesis 24:67

Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent that had belonged to his mother Sarah. And he married Rebekah. She became his wife, and he loved her. So Isaac was comforted after his mother died.

Ecclesiastes 9:9

You love your wife. So enjoy life with her. Do it all the days of this meaningless life God has given you on earth. That’s what he made you for. That’s what you get for all your hard work on earth.

Luke 14:26

“Anyone who comes to me must hate their father and mother. They must hate their wife and children. They must hate their brothers and sisters. And they must hate even their own life. Unless they do this, they can’t be my disciple.

Romans 3:14

“Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness.” (Psalm 10:7)

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Don’t have anything to do with any kind of hatred.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives. Love them just as Christ loved the church. He gave himself up for her.

Ephesians 5:33

A husband also must love his wife. He must love her just as he loves himself. And a wife must respect her husband.

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t make your children bitter. If you do, they will lose hope.

James 3:14

But suppose your hearts are jealous and bitter. Suppose you are concerned only about getting ahead. Then don’t brag about it. And don’t say no to the truth.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, consider the needs of your wives. They are weaker than you. So treat them with respect. Honor them as those who will share with you the gracious gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.