Colossians 3:21

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

A father is tender and kind to his children. In the same way, the Lord is tender and kind to those who have respect for him.

Proverbs 3:12

The Lord trains those he loves. He is like a father who trains the son he is pleased with.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children angry. Instead, instruct them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don’t do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

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