Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Colossians 3:21

BSB
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
AKJV
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
CPDV
Fathers, do not provoke your children to indignation, lest they lose heart.
ERV
Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.
NHEB
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
SMT
Fathers, irritate not your children, lest they be discouraged.

Commentary for Colossians 3:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Colossians 3:21
Summary
Parents should not embitter their children needlessly
Event
Warning to fathers
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching