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Colossians 3:16-1964 bbe — Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and hol…

Bible in Basic English

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Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

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And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

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Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord.

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Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

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Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

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Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

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Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

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Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

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Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

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For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

— Colossians 3:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ”
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Colossians 3 — Context

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Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:

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And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.

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And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.

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Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

17

And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

18

Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord.

19

Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

20

Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

21

Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

22

Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

23

Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

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Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

25

For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

Colossians 3:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:16-1964 say?

Colossians 3:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts. And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him. Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord. Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken. Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord: Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men; Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.”

Where is Colossians 3:16-1964 in the Bible?

Colossians 3:16-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verses 16–1964.

Who wrote Colossians?

Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Colossians about?

To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.

What are the major themes of Colossians?

Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:16-1964.

What translation should I read Colossians 3:16-1964 in?

Colossians 3:16-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Colossians 3:16-1964?

Colossians 3:16-1964 reads (BBE): “Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts. And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him. Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord. Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken. Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord: Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men; Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.