Colossians 3:9-21

New International Version

⁹ Do not lie to each other,^(A) since you have taken off your old self^(B) with its practices ¹⁰ and have put on the new self,^(C) which is being renewed^(D) in knowledge in the image of its Creator.^{(E) 11} Here there is no Gentile or Jew,^(F) circumcised or uncircumcised,^(G) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,^(H) but Christ is all,^(I) and is in all.

¹² Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves^(J) with compassion, kindness, humility,^(K) gentleness and patience.^{(L) 13} Bear with each other^(M) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.^{(N) 14} And over all these virtues put on love,^(O) which binds them all together in perfect unity.^(P)

¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ^(Q) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body^(R) you were called to peace.^(S) And be thankful. ¹⁶ Let the message of Christ^(T) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom^(U) through psalms,^(V) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.^{(W) 17} And whatever you do,^(X) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks^(Y) to God the Father through him.

Instructions for Christian Households^(Z)

¹⁸ Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,^(AA) as is fitting in the Lord.

¹⁹ Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

²⁰ Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

²¹ Fathers,^[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.