Colossians 3:21

The Passion Translation

And fathers, don’t have unrealistic expectations for your children or else they may become discouraged.

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

The same way a loving father feels toward his children— that’s but a sample of your tender feelings toward us, your beloved children, who live in awe of you.

Proverbs 3:12

For the Father’s discipline comes only from his passionate love and pleasure for you. Even when it seems like his correction is harsh, it’s still better than any father on earth gives to his child.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t exasperate your children, but raise them up with loving discipline and counsel that brings the revelation of our Lord.

Colossians 3:22

Let every employee listen well and follow the instructions of their employer, not just when their employers are watching, and not in pretense, but faithful in all things. For we are to live our lives with pure hearts in the constant awe and wonder of our Lord God.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

And you know how affectionately we treated each one of you, like a loving father cares for his own children.