Colossians 3:20

²⁰ Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

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Ephesians 6:1–2

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Exodus 20:11–13

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Deuteronomy 5:15–17

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Sirach 3:1–3

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Ephesians 6:4–6

⁴ Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. ⁵ Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. ⁶ And do this not only to please t…

Proverbs 6:19–21

¹⁹ a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. ²⁰ My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. ²¹ Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.

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