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Colossians 3:12-25 Modern English Version (MEV)

12. So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13. Bear with one another and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14. And above all these things, embrace love, which is the bond of perfection.

15. Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

18. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as it is fitting in the Lord.

19. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter toward them.

20. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

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

22. Servants, obey your masters in all things according to the flesh, serving not only when they are watching, as the servants of men, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

23. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

24. knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. For you serve the Lord Christ.

25. But he who does wrong will receive for the wrong which he has done, and there is no partiality.

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